Power
Published January 27, 2011Power is an issue. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about using energy in our homes or cars, or if we’re talking about spiritual matters of faith, perseverance and behavior , we need power. Sadly, most of us feel powerless. Why? Because we seemingly have no control over our lives. Each day is another stumbling gamble. This should not be the case for Christ revering believers. First of all, we have the power of salvation. The Bible says, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” (Rom. [...]
read moreHappy New Year 2011
Published January 14, 2011The salutation “Happy New Year!” is much needed this time around. After last year with its out-of-the-ordinary troubles, we’d all like to experience something more normal, predictable and pleasant this time. Will that happen? I honestly don’t know, but I do know from experience that bad things will happen. Our prayer should be to handle these things in faith. Good or bad, faith is the victory (1 Jn. 5.4). It is well worth remembering how God has blessed us in the past as we press on into an uncertain future. I mean everything from water to drink, and food to [...]
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