Some people have no idea of what it is to have a conviction. Believing something so passionately that you are willing to die for it, is a concept that is foreign to vast segments of society. Conviction in the face of huge costs is an issue in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How grateful my daughters and I are, at the end of this year, for all of the wonderful blessings of our Lord, especially those received from the hands of people whom He has moved to care for us. Your support in so many ways is hugely motivating in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We get used to amazing things very quickly. Fallenness reduces us to reducing the amazing complexity of Scripture to one side of the truth. But often, both are equally true. For example, men wrote the Bible. God wrote the Bible. To reduce this...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The very first recorded words of Jesus are spoken in these verses. Mediocre to bizarre ideas of Jesus' identity litter modern society, broadcasting error upon error as truth. Do not make one of these big mistakes when you think about Jesus; they...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Isn't it astounding what dramatic spiritual experiences some people can have, yet after the initial excitement, remain unchanged? We are not told about the bearded men who surprised Mary as she nursed the baby Jesus, yet how many looked upon the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
When you speak about Jesus, to whom do you attach the name? Who is he? The angels speaking to the shepherds explains who he is. He is the Saviour, the Messiah, the Lord. Ask yourself, what it is about Jesus that you love. Sadly, the answer to that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Hurting in Hope has rapidly developed a reputation for deeply affecting the hearts of it's readers. The narrower application I had envisioned, has overrun its banks and the nourishing flow has, by the grace of God, resulted in fruit in hearts. I...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Death swaggers in and devastates. It snatches away that which is most precious to you, leaving a smouldering wasteland in its place. Not a facet of your life remains untouched by its charring hand. Death drains colour and joy from your...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Overview of Marriage and Family Topics Seminars in August and September, 2014 In August and September Strengthening Ministries Training Institute will be conducting some seminars that are designed to help Christians deal biblically and practically...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
You may have discovered that people can make some cruel remarks to those in grief. A good example of this would be the two people, from different social circles, who listened, on separate occasions, to the news that my wife had died. These two men...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
