Many Christians cry out to Jesus for help or go to other Christians to get advice on how to deal with issues and trials that have come against them. And this is a good thing because the Christian family should always help each other in every way possible. Unfortunately, not all Christians heed to the help … Continue reading Stop! And Wait
Author: Ronnie Dauber
Foregiveness Begins at Home
We all know that the first step to becoming a Christian is to ask God for forgiveness; to accept Jesus as our Lord and to repent of our old lifestyle as we seek after His. And we know that the next step is to forgive other people and to be free of the anger, hostility … Continue reading Foregiveness Begins at Home
Where do You Run When Problems Get You Down?
When the trials and temptations of this world overwhelm you with stress and frustration, where do you run to get away from them? Many of us feel the need to run to someone for help and it’s not always to the one we should. It’s no secret that Jack Daniels has been seen lurking in … Continue reading Where do You Run When Problems Get You Down?
What to do When Fear Grips You
Most of us have a built-in instinct to run away from something that’s chasing us. We don’t need to ponder the question over in our mind or get on our knees and ask God what to do. We know what to do. Run! But when something happens that fills us with an overwhelming fear and … Continue reading What to do When Fear Grips You
What Swear Words Offend God?
When we think of swear words that offend us there are dozens that come to mind. We even think of the Lord's name being used as a swear word and it grieves us. As children we were taught to not use them or else. In today’s world, however, these offensive words are commonly spoken amongst … Continue reading What Swear Words Offend God?
What is Included in God’s Grace?
Grace and love work together since it was God’s love for us that sent Jesus to the cross so that we could attain grace and be forgiven for our sins and reunited with God. It is this grace that gives us freedom from the curse, but it is our commitment to God because of this … Continue reading What is Included in God’s Grace?
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, many of us are thinking of our mothers and what they mean to us. Some of us still have the privilege of being able to hug our mother and wish her a happy day, while others of us have to hold fast to cherished memories as we dedicate this day … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day, Mom
What is faith…….really?
Most Christians know the scripture at Hebrews 11:1 that says “faith is the substance of things hoped for”. We know it’s the energy or the confidence to believe God for something… but what is faith really? Jesus talks a lot about faith and He tells us what we can accomplish with it and the fact that … Continue reading What is faith…….really?
Can We Earn God’s Forgiveness?
Many religions will have us believe that we can “earn” God’s forgiveness through works - give financial aid, support those who come to us for help, and pray for those in need. And these good deeds for this purpose should stay with that religion because it is NOT a prerequisite from the Lord for forgiveness, … Continue reading Can We Earn God’s Forgiveness?
Let Faith Arise!
Faith is not a virtue that we are born with or that we just inherit one day. It is something that we have to seek out and work at to keep. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour we enter God’s world, and the hopes and dreams that it holds are endless. They … Continue reading Let Faith Arise!
Hurting Words
We’ve all been there and we’ve all done it. We’ve said things that we wished later we hadn’t said. Our emotions overcame us and we spoke hurting words. When we’re hurting inside and we can’t deal with the things that have come upon us, sometimes out of frustration we’ll shout out or speak words that … Continue reading Hurting Words
Are We Destroying God’s Temple With Food?
As Christians, many of us have a heart to serve the Lord and to live our lives as closely as possible to pleasing Him. We love people, we share and don’t boast, we pray for others, we dress in style and yet conservative to avoid promiscuity, and we don't smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. We know … Continue reading Are We Destroying God’s Temple With Food?
What a Day That Will Be!
What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see; when I look upon the face of the one who saved me by His grace! Oh, what a glorious day that will be. This song was written by Jim Hill, manager of the Golden Keys Quartet, in the early 1950’s. Since then, it … Continue reading What a Day That Will Be!
Why Won’t God’s Promises Work For Me?
Many of us Christians will come to the Bible and pick out scriptures that we can use as a means to win the battles in our lives - and this can be a good thing. Many of us will quote the scriptures and declare their power - and yet we are defeated. We have done … Continue reading Why Won’t God’s Promises Work For Me?
Reaching Out to Those in Need
Many of us are disheartened at the struggles we face in our daily lives as we work to supply all the needs for our families. Yet, if we took our eyes off of ourselves we would see that in some countries people are going through far worse tribulations than we ever imagined - and we … Continue reading Reaching Out to Those in Need
How to Overcome Fear
Fear is one of the greatest of oppressions that is tormenting Christians and non-Christians across the globe. It’s the cause of many health issues, emotional traumas and mental depressions, and many of us live defeated lives with stifled hopes because of this hidden and destructive sense. It’s time we learned to overcome fear and to … Continue reading How to Overcome Fear
Who Will You Choose to be Your Healer?
I have lost many friends to cancer in the last few years, and I know so many more who are currently stricken with this horrendous disease and who are battling it with their very lives. It grieves me beyond words that so many people - so many Christians - will turn to the world of … Continue reading Who Will You Choose to be Your Healer?
When is Giving Wrong?
As Christians we’re taught that it’s better to give than it is to receive. Many of us have been trained to give in obedience and in reverence to the Lord regardless of our own personal circumstances. We give out of our own needs until it hurts - but is this really what God wants us … Continue reading When is Giving Wrong?
Turn the Other Cheek
Most of us have been raised to defend our rights and our opinions and to not accept what others have to give out if it’s contrary to what we believe. When someone says something derogatory about us or even offensive about us, many of us believe that we should stand up for ourselves and not … Continue reading Turn the Other Cheek
Does Prayer Really Work?
Many Christians don’t know what prayer really is. To many believers it’s the prescribed speech we convey at church or when the pastor prays for the congregation. To others it’s the formal act of speaking to God while on our knees, and to some it’s a quick request to God to do something to help us … Continue reading Does Prayer Really Work?
Smile, God Loves You! 