What does preaching do for you?

What does preaching do for you?

What does preaching do for you? Do you find it dull, boring, and uninteresting? Does your mind wander, or do you find yourself easily distracted? Do you wish you could get more out of it? First, prepare your heart for worship. Ask the Lord to help you focus. (The...

Who is God?

Who is God? Alexander MacLaren once wrote, “The fire that burns and does not burn out, which has no tendency to destruction in its very energy, and is not consumed by its own activity, is surely a symbol of the One Being, whose being derives its law and its source...
Mention our Blessings?

Mention our Blessings?

When was the last time you told others about something God had done? When was the last time you shared an answer to prayer or a matter of praise? Too often, we talk about our problems, but never think to mention our blessings. Make a point, first of all, to notice...
What are you afraid of?

What are you afraid of?

What are you afraid of? What worries you or keeps you awake at night? In your mind, what is the worst possible thing that could ever happen?  Knowing your fears can actually help you, in this sense: our worries and fears often reveal areas where we are not trusting...