Category Archives: Inner Peace

What Sin Costs the Christian

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

New Testament Christianity teaches that salvation comes by way of faith (belief) in Jesus Christ. John 3:16 can’t be much clearer: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should … Continue reading →

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Styx, My Son, & Me

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

My oldest son, Ryan, attends Johnson University, a Christian college located about ten minutes outside Knoxville, Tennessee. Johnson is a small, private school that has an on-campus attendance of approximately 1,000. Ryan is a sophomore there, lives in a dorm, … Continue reading →

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An Important Context

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

We Christians are very familiar with Philippians 4:13, where the apostle Paul says: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. But how many of us have ever considered the context for this classic verse? The fact is … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Adversity, Alcohol, Courage, Disappointment, Drugs, Encouragement, Fear, Gambling, Inner Peace, Joy, Perseverance, Problems, Salvation, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Problem of Copper Nails

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

The noted preacher Dr. F.E. Marsh once preached a sermon on the importance of confession of sin and wherever possible the restitution for wrong done to others. At the close of the service one of his church members came to … Continue reading →

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The Keeper of the Spring

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

In a little hamlet, the town council held a meeting to discuss how to cut expenses. They studied over the budget more seriously than ever and noticed an item that had previously escaped their attention. It was a small fee … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Comfort, Commitment, Discipleship, Inner Peace, Joy, New Year, Personal Holiness, Priorities | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Peace That Jesus Brings

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

In my last post I explained that even though Christ’s birth didn’t actually usher in a time of “peace on earth,” prophecy teaches that one day He will bring in such a time, one thousand years worth of it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Christ's Birth, Christmas, Doing Good, Extending Forgiveness, Inner Peace, Personal, Personal Holiness, Salvation, The Sermon On The Mount, Trusting In God, Worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment