“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Prov. 2:6) Scripture tells us that if we want wisdom, we need only ask God for it in faith (Jas. 1:5,6). This verse in Proverbs tells us how God will answer our prayer. It comes from His mouth, that is His Word. WeContinue reading “Spiritual Understanding”
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The Fruit of Self-Control
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” (Prov. 16:32). Every Christian believer goes through the experience Paul described in his epistle to the Romans, “For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evilContinue reading “The Fruit of Self-Control”
Ever-Increasing Love
“The way of life winds upward for the wise, that he may turn away from hell below.” (Prov. 15:24). The Christian walk is a path to eternity; as we live on this earth, we are either moving upward or downward. To move upwards is to become more like Christ. John described the goal of theContinue reading “Ever-Increasing Love”
Words
“If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body.” (Jas. 3:2). As much as I would like to, this is a measuring standard I cannot argue with, nor can I replace with any other. I have recently had to repent for using words that are hurtfulContinue reading “Words”
Authority of Faith
“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.” (Jer. 15:16) When we come to know the Lord, we discover His words. We discover them to be spirit and life (Jn. 6:63). One of the passages in the Scriptures that has impacted myContinue reading “Authority of Faith”
Walking in the Spirit
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” (Gal. 5:25) If walking in the Spirit through faith is the key to a victorious Christian life, then what is the key to walking in the Spirit? Obviously, it has to do with faith, but how is this faith to be applied? Continue reading “Walking in the Spirit”
By the Spirit
Walking in the Spirit by faith is the key to a life of victory. In my last article I mentioned that our spirit is willing to serve the Lord, even though our flesh may be weak (Matt. 26:41). We must learn to walk as spirit beings in step with the Holy Spirit. “For if youContinue reading “By the Spirit”
How Shall We Pray?
Some challenging events have occurred since my last article. Last week we saw the U.S. election go in a direction that, from a Christian perspective, spells trouble for that nation. Also, our family has experienced some personal tragedies. How do we react to these defeats? Do we deny they occurred, or do we trust GodContinue reading “How Shall We Pray?”
Faith is Contagious
I do not like to challenge an animal who feels threatened, but neither do I believe in running away when I am threatened. Living in north central Canada has provided me with more than one encounter with wild animals. I can expect those in the wild, but not usually in the city. A few daysContinue reading “Faith is Contagious”
Eight Steps to Maturity Part 1
If the foundation is weak, the whole structure will be weak. Where would today’s Christian be compared to the Christians the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews was addressing? In order to move on to maturity, they had to move past foundational teachings. This was a New Testament church, in the days of theContinue reading “Eight Steps to Maturity Part 1”
Highway in the Wilderness 