Do we take for granted the very presence of God? I ask this question from a sincere heart. To answer it we should consider the many ways we are in God's presence. First I believe we come into His presence through conviction. It is by conviction of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As I sit early on Thanksgiving morning my mind and heart reflect on Gods grace and mercy. I have more to be thankful for than memory can recall. I have watched my LORD cure cancer and comfort the families of those He chose to call home. I have...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How do you react when you are rejected or unappreciated? Most if not all of us go through an emotional roller coaster ride. For example, there is anger, hurt, betrayal, our pride is injured and there may even be feelings of retaliation....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The power of biblical preaching 1 Cor. 1:18 1 Corinthians 1:18 is the theme verse for the Inspiring Word broadcast ministry. We selected it because the verse portrays a very specific result and purpose. Looking at the verse, we can see its...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
While at work this verse come to mind, and felt it would be a terrific devotional, “Mat 12:31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This morning while reading my Bible I found myself in Genesis chapter one. I quickly became overcome by two words from verse three, “And God”. These two words reminded me of two very obvious but often neglected aspects of my walk with...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Inspiring WordA Thanksgiving of BlessingsPastor Terry Cheek We find ourselves in November with two very important days ahead of us, Thanksgiving and Veterans Day! I don’t know about you but Thanksgiving is to me a day of perspective....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Inspiring Word Being Christ like Pastor Terry Cheek Th.D. Every Christian has a conviction to be Christ like. Pastors, Evangelist’s and Missionaries preach about it. Bible teachers teach about it. However, how do we apply...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Inspiring Word Bible Study Pastor Terry Cheek Th.D. September begins a new year with many local churches and with it new and revived opportunities for reaching people with the gospel and encouraging the Church with their daily...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Inspiring Word Pastor Terry Cheek Th.D. www.theinspiringword.org If you read last months column you’ll recall we looked at Faith, specifically the definition and six expressions of Faith. If you missed that column I suggest...[ abbreviated | read entire ]