wisdom

7 Steps to Leading People Into God’s Presence

We have to pull, not push, people into God’s presence. We can’t trick, conjole, or shame anyone. The invitation into His presence comes from the inside.

Does God Play Favorites?

Why are some people’s prayers answered? Some people find success, fulfillment, and basic joy in life. Does God play favorites? God hated Esau didn’t He?

The Greatest Enemy of Love

Loving others is more important to God than you being wronged. We are to go to God for our comfort and allow Him to protect us. He is a good father.

Paul’s Mistakes: 2. Valuing Goals Over Relationships

Although Paul and Silas were a great ministry pair, was that God’s best? Paul broke relationship for ease of ministry. Did he learn from this mistake?

Paul’s Mistakes: 1. Trusting Our Intellect

Although we have held Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill in high regard, Paul seems to have felt differently. Paul later turns from this strategy. See more…

2 Simple Steps to Knowing God’s Will for Your Life

Knowing God’s will for your life is the most important discovery you can make. However for most God’s will for them has been difficult to discover.

Experiencing God at Home by Tom and Richard Blackaby

In Experiencing God at Home, Tom and Richard take their dad’s 7 truths from Experiencing God and apply them to the family and home life.

How are Christians to View Aging?

In a few months, I will turn the monumental 40 years old. This is not over the hill. The wearing down of our bodies is not God’s plan. What is His plan?

Following Rules is Boring… and Dangerous

While there are benefits to such planning and preparation, strict adherence to our plans will keep us from God’s surprises along the way.

Your Dreams Keep You in the Game

God has placed dreams in your heart to keep you in the game when all looks lost. They’re clues to the wonderful purposes for which you were created.

Can God Be Disappointed in You?

When you make mistakes, is God disappointed with you? Does God use displeasure to move us to repentance or is there another way?

I Have Stilled and Quieted My Soul

God has called us to be weaned of the world, and to trust him humbly and completely as little children at peace in the laps of their mothers and fathers.