Studying the Bible is comparable to studying music. We can mentally learn how to play the piano, but until we actually begin to work the keys with our fingers and apply the knowledge that’s in our head, it’s just education that’s stuck in our brain and will fade away after time. But when we apply … Continue reading Faith: Use it or Lose it!
Author: Ronnie Dauber
I Wish You Knew My Father
With Father’s Day upon us, I just want to tell you a little bit about my Father because He’s very special and I’d like you all to know Him. He’s got more love for me than any person in this world ever could have and He’s bailed me out of more messes than I’d like … Continue reading I Wish You Knew My Father
What does it Mean to be Saved?
Many of today’s modern Christians have a very different concept to the meaning of being saved than what the Word has declared it to mean. They think that to be saved and to ensure a home in Heaven is to simply acknowledge that there is a God and that Jesus came to the cross and … Continue reading What does it Mean to be Saved?
Out of Sight But Not Out of Mind
So many of us are living in defeat because we have issues from years gone by that we have never dealt with as they are just too painful to think about. Some of us know about them, have forgiven the ones who hurt us and have chosen to ignore them and pretend they never … Continue reading Out of Sight But Not Out of Mind
…But Can You Walk the Walk…
The world is bursting with people who proclaim to be Christians, and what is really surprising is that it’s becoming very difficult to see the difference between them and the non-believers. This begs the question: do Christians today know how to walk the walk? What is the walk? Do we have to prove to the world that … Continue reading …But Can You Walk the Walk…
Don’t Get Caught in the Doorway
So many Christians are standing in the doorway between this world and Heaven without truly knowing Jesus and just trusting that they’ll make it in when the time comes. But this is really one doorway that you don’t want to get stuck in, especially if the door closes when you're not looking. It’s like standing … Continue reading Don’t Get Caught in the Doorway
Stop Giving the Devil Glory!
Many Christians go to church on Sunday’s and worship and sing praises to God, and share testimonies and give Him the glory for all the good things in their lives. And God receives all the glory, which is a good thing because He deserves it. But then, many will turn their allegiance around during the … Continue reading Stop Giving the Devil Glory!
The Boundaries of Love
When we think of the word “love” our minds reflect on several aspects of love in our own lives. We have a love for our spouse, which is a strong heartfelt bond that’s greater than any other human relationship, and we have a love for our children that is equal in commitment and totally unconditional. … Continue reading The Boundaries of Love
Jesus is Our Only Hope!
We all have days when everything goes well and we feel happy and free, and then there are other days when it seems as if Murphy’s Law just takes over. We get frustrated and stressed, and we feel that everything we’re going for in life is just not going to happen. We take our eyes … Continue reading Jesus is Our Only Hope!
Don’t go to Bed Angry
There are many times in our lives when people really make us angry and we just want to shout out at them and get them to smarten up. But we’re not always in control of the situation and sometimes we’re not able to talk to them and so the anger bottles up inside us and … Continue reading Don’t go to Bed Angry
Are Heaven and Hell Real?
Most Christians accept that there is a Heaven and assume that they’ll go there when they leave earth, but many do not believe that there is a hell. Some of the new-agers believe that for unsaved people hell is here on earth, and for those who DO know Christ, then their Heaven is here on earth. … Continue reading Are Heaven and Hell Real?
A Sleeping Pill for Christians
There are times in our lives when things become so busy and so hectic that the days slowly turn into weeks and the weeks become one long, progressive challenge. Seasons come and go and life seems to pass us by. At night, we lay in bed and our mind becomes a rerun of everything we did … Continue reading A Sleeping Pill for Christians
Follow the Instructions: Do Not Pass Go…..d
So many times in life we get frustrated with people because they constantly ask us questions and interfere with our work so that we can explain things to them instead of them being responsible and simply reading the instructions for themselves. Oh, how much time it would save if people would stop being lazy and … Continue reading Follow the Instructions: Do Not Pass Go…..d
Don’t Let the Mockers Deceive You!
The Bible warns us that in the last days there will be mockers who will come at us from every resource to make fun of Jesus and His deity, and that if the Christians who profess to love Him don’t really know Him, even they will be deceived. Don’t let the mockers deceive YOU! “These … Continue reading Don’t Let the Mockers Deceive You!
Are You a Wannabee Christian?
Christians face many challenges in life and the greatest one is deception. Lots of people think they are Christians, yet their personalities and their lifestyles don’t reflect it. Are they Christians or is it possible that deception has made them Wannabee Christians? One of the concerns that people have about Christianity is that they’ll have to give … Continue reading Are You a Wannabee Christian?
Have You Made Your Reservation?
Many Christians think that going to Heaven is an automatic destination for them when they leave this world, but this is not true according to the Bible. Heaven is a promise to those who have made their reservation while they’re here on earth. Have you made yours? Heaven is mentioned over 500 times throughout the … Continue reading Have You Made Your Reservation?
Don’t be Deceived: God Has Not Changed
So many Christians today do not take the Word of God seriously. They think that the merits of the Bible are outdated and don’t apply to people today; that God allows His laws to be changed by people to better fit with the ever-changing, modern world. But this is erroneous thinking and whoever believes this … Continue reading Don’t be Deceived: God Has Not Changed
Prayer Works!
Many Christians don’t know how to pray. They lack the incentive that turns their prayers into a powerful statement of faith, and sadly many of their prayers go unanswered. But for those Christians who know how to pray, we can say with total certainty, “PRAYER WORKS!” So, what makes prayer work for some Christians and … Continue reading Prayer Works!
What’s the Difference Between Worry and Concern?
Many people express their compassions and concerns by worrying about people or situations. They insist that their worrying is a positive attribute to caring and concern. However, as Christians we know that worrying is a reaction of doubt and can only bring defeat. There is a biblical difference between worry and concern. Webster’s Dictionary … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Worry and Concern?
When Hope and Faith Come Together
As Christians, we are taught that when trials come against us we should pray to God and hope that He’ll take care of things for us. And while taking our problems to God is the right thing to do, we won’t see God’s hand in our situation until we see hope and faith come together. Hope alone … Continue reading When Hope and Faith Come Together