https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Spiritual_Growth-A_Friend_and_a_Mentor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEvery Christian should pray for God to send two people into his or her life. We all need Christian friends who are pretty much at the same stage of spiritual growth as we are and who […]
The third verse of the Book of Revelation says… “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.” (Rev 1:3) Through the years […]
Through the years I have talked with people who have confessed that they had trouble reading amd studying the Scriptures. To them, Bible study seemed to be unpleasant and boring. And they wondered why that would be the case. Do you find […]
After we have been a Christian for awhile, there is a tendency for us to get settled into a more or less comfortable routine. We find our niche in the church. We probably do some personal devotions. We probably pray before our […]
One of the many wonderful spiritual lessons embedded in The Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis) is found in the first encounter of Edmund with the White Witch (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe). The witch magically produces some tasty candy (Turkish […]
The world is full of controversial subjects! Jesus and His followers were nothing if not controversial! If we do our best to follow Him closely, we can expect to be somewhat controversial as well! We need to have a personal plan for […]
One of the most difficult tasks often assigned to a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ is that of identifying with Him in His willingness to stand alone. Jesus Stood Alone Immediately after Jesus was betrayed by Judas, the Bible records this […]
It’s amazing how many times we make good starts on decisions that require discipline–only to have a disruption in our routine for a few days blow us out of the water! Off to a Good Start! A decision that leads to spiritual […]
It is a great tragedy when husbands and wives claim to love each other and then live their lives almost totally separate from one another! He has his interests which consume his time and energy, and she has hers. But they are […]
(This post was originally posted July 27, 2007. It was corrupted when our site was hacked, deleted, and now reposted.) Do you know how to be a source of spiritual strength to a friend or loved one who is going through a […]