Thoughts

It is the heart’s occupation with Christ as Lord of glory, and Lover of the soul, that wins and weans from earthly things.

Obedience to your Lord’s commands will affect others. Don’t refuse to obey what you know God is asking because you fear the cost to your family will be too great...

What is true greatness? In the kingdom of this world, the great man is the one who has risen to a place of wealth and power...

How do you respond to assignments that seem impossible? Do you write them off as unattainable?...

“Through faith we understand…” These words embody one of the most basic principles of spiritual life. We believe God’s Word first, then we understand...

If you concentrate on people, their weaknesses, their dis­obedience, their lack of faith, and their stubbornness will quickly frustrate you...

When you’re weary with the battle, remember that the One who is your strength never takes a break, never needs sleep, never grows weary...

Jesus was not the first person to teach the Scriptures to a group of disciples. What set Jesus apart was that He taught with authority...

The Word of God is the sword of the Spirit. It needs to be used more than it needs to be defended. It is well able to defend itself...

Our difficulty is not that we don’t know God’s will. Our dis­comfort comes from the fact that we do know His will, but we do not want to do it!...