
Work Out Your Salvation?
Paul said, “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling,” a statement which causes some Christians to fear and tremble. So let’s take a look at it.
Doing works does not save us, but true salvation shows itself in works (Eph.…

The Choice to Rejoice
Rejoicing is something we choose to do. While complaining reveals a rebellious heart, rejoicing shows a gladly submissive heart. Complaining reveals distrust; rejoicing shows complete trust. complaining sees unfulfilled desires as denied rights;…

Why God Says No: A 3 Dog Tale
Sometimes God tells us No to test whether our hearts are faithful and obedient.
Imagine a master dog trainer who supplies dogs to the ATF, DEA and police is training a newly hired apprentice.
The trainer points to three calmly sitting…

Persevering Past Halfway
Have you ever excitedly started a new project and halfway in wondered, Whatever made me think I could do this anyway? This is beyond my abilities! I’ll never get done. The halfway point can be hard. The initial excitement disappears, the project…

Why God Says No: To Teach Eternal Purpose
Why does God sometimes say No to things we seem to really need for peace and happiness?
Many years ago a small business I worked for shut down unexpectedly, leaving me unemployed in the middle of a recession a few months before I was…

Spontaneous Praise and Why the Psalmists Call Us to do It
Many psalms in the Bible's book of Psalms tell us to praise God. But if the Bible is God's words, is this God commanding praise? Indeed, some skeptics complain that praise psalms make God appear egotistical. In fact, when I first read Psalms,…

Don’t Let Intimidation Stop You
Have you ever embarked on what you thought might be a way to help others, but as soon as you told people about it, became intimidated? I have. In fact, just last year I joined a newly formed writers’ group and shared my plans for books…

5 Steps for Facing Daunting Decisions
Five book ideas competed for my attention like auditioning dancers. All seemed exciting, but working with any would be daunting. And then there was the completed Bible study guide that had been well received at two churches. Should I submit…
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