Category Archives: God’s Will

How Jesus Speaks to His Followers Today

Posted on September 13, 2019 by

Here’s a companion post to my previous one about the indwelling Holy Spirit. This time let’s focus upon the relationship that Jesus had with the chosen twelve during His earthly life. As you know, those twelve men had the privilege of … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Perseverance These Days?

Posted on September 4, 2019 by

A boy saved up his money and bought himself a nice pair of ice skates. Not long afterward he had his mom drive him to the local skating rink so that he could learn to skate. The mother watched as … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Philippians 4:13

Posted on August 25, 2019 by

The verse for this week’s “Christian Verses” podcast is Philippians 4:13. Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” But just exactly what “things” was he referring to? Join Malcolm Woody and me as we discuss … Continue reading →

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Is God Calling You to Deal With a Problem?

Posted on August 22, 2019 by

David Livingston, the legendary missionary to Africa, was a man who understood that some jobs God asks us to do aren’t for the faint of heart. On the subject of Livingstone’s work in Africa, one man wrote him, “I would … Continue reading →

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New Seasons

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1, N.K.J.V.) It’s been quite a while since I provided any kind of update as to what’s going on with me and my family. So, I … Continue reading →

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Wandering Around

Posted on August 14, 2019 by

In his daily devotional book, The Believer’s Code, O.S. Hawkins offers an excellent word about sheep. He writes: Have you ever been to a circus? If so, you probably saw an array of trained animals. Huge elephants can be trained to … Continue reading →

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The Intersection of Death

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

Imagine a horizontal line running west to east across the center of your computer screen. This line represents your will in a decision. Now imagine a vertical line running north to south right through the center of your screen. This … Continue reading →

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