Don’t Quit Your Day Job…

Like anything else in life, when we're waiting to receive something we want to just stop everything and wait for it. And while the excitement of our expectancy grows, we have to remember that we still have a life to live, things to do and people to see. So, while we're waiting for this special … Continue reading Don’t Quit Your Day Job…

Faith is Made Stronger in Numbers

If one person could have the faith to move mountains like Jesus says in Matthew 17:20, then think what two or ten or a hundred people standing together in faith could do! It's true - faith grows in numbers. Sometimes things will come against us and we are able to give the situation to God and truly trust Him … Continue reading Faith is Made Stronger in Numbers

Where Faith Has Gone Before

When we reach that crossroads in our lives where we have to make a choice between going the way of the world and following God's direction, we need to realize that we are not pioneers in faith. There are many men of the Bible who showed us  "where faith has gone before". It's not enough to … Continue reading Where Faith Has Gone Before

Faith Overcomes The World

The problems we face in this world can be very tangible and require very tangible solutions.  Whether it's physical healing, financial relief or the many other problems that we face, often something physical or tangible has to happen before we see the answer. If our needs require financial solutions then we're looking for money to … Continue reading Faith Overcomes The World

Faith Builds Character

Faith is the substance that links us to God and makes us who we are. It goes along the same line as the old antic, we are what we eat. The more we learn about God, the more faith we have and the more like Jesus we become. Knowledge leads to conviction which leads to faith … Continue reading Faith Builds Character

How to Share Faith

Many Christians - new ones especially - believe that they have to tell the whole world about their faith, and they feel compelled to speak out and broadcast what they're believing God for. But one of the things Christians neglect to learn is how to share faith. Faith begins with a seed that God gives us … Continue reading How to Share Faith

Faith is a Choice

As we each struggle in this world with our own issues, we often meet others who seem to have more faith than we do. The common thoughts are that God must like them more than He likes us, or that strong faith is given only to the really good Christians. But the truth is that faith is … Continue reading Faith is a Choice

Faith is NOT a Fast Food Pill

We live in a world where almost everything we need has been made available to us with instant access - drive-thru restaurants, instant bank tellers, online services and directories,  shopping, telephone speed dialing, and weather and news information. And when we become ill there are pharmaceutical meds for almost every ailment. So it's not surprising to see faith brought … Continue reading Faith is NOT a Fast Food Pill

Does Faith Really Bring Miracles?

Many Christians struggle with the idea that miracles actually still happen - especially in today's world, and this is one of the issues that will hinder our stand in faith. And so, we need to understand the query, does faith really bring miracles? The Bible says in Hebrews 11:1 that, "Faith is the substance of … Continue reading Does Faith Really Bring Miracles?

Do we make our stand in faith a New Year’s Resolution?

As the end of 2011 approaches and the new year waits to be greated, the people of the world are preparing their New Year's Resolutions, and each one hopes that because it's a new year, they will be commited and succeed. But as Christians, should we also wait and make our stand in faith a New Year's … Continue reading Do we make our stand in faith a New Year’s Resolution?

Christmas Faith

Our faith in the Lord is made possible because Jesus was born, and we celebrate His birth on Christmas Day because He is the promised saviour and God's gift to us. Our faith in Him begins with Christmas faith. After their exile from the Garden of Eden, God promised Adam and Eve that He would send someone to restore … Continue reading Christmas Faith

How Our Faith is a Light for Others

It's amazing when we realize just how many people we influence with our words and actions every day, whether for good or for bad. Our kids, our family, co-workers, neighbours and storekeepers are all affected by what we say and do, and so it's crucial as Christians that we understand how our faith is a light for others. … Continue reading How Our Faith is a Light for Others

Faith with Understanding

Sometimes it’s very difficult for Christians to realize that not everyone shares their point of view or their strength when they’re taking a stand in faith. It’s crucial that we walk in love and without judging so that we don’t become angry or condemning, but rather, so we can have faith with understanding. The Bible … Continue reading Faith with Understanding

The World Cannot Accept Faith…

The world bases its judgements and opinions on facts and physical evidence that manifests in every possible situation and circumstance. It cannot accept that Christians will stand in faith and trust God over their obvious knowledge, and so the world cannot accept our faith. We are fools in theer eyes. The Bible tells us to … Continue reading The World Cannot Accept Faith…

Faith: Choice or Obedience

Is faith an act of choice or obedience? As Christians, we study God's Word and we try to follow His ways and laws as much possible. Some things are easy for us to obey without having to make a choice such as not killing or robbing anyone, and yet other things cause us to think and to choose … Continue reading Faith: Choice or Obedience

Faith and Songs of Praise

As we stand in faith we need to build our strength and sing songs of praise that confess God's Word. When we are standing in faith and believing Him for healing, we should be confessing His words of healing over our bodies. We need to read His Word out loud so we can hear ourselves saying His words. We need to do … Continue reading Faith and Songs of Praise

Faith or Foolishness

There is a very big difference between standing in faith and standing in foolishness. Yet, they can appear so similar that the latter can deceive many Christians and trick them into doing things that could jeopardize their lives.  So, how can we know if our stand is of faith or foolishness? Faith is a conviction of … Continue reading Faith or Foolishness

How to Stand in Faith When Our Heart is Crushed

It’s very hard to keep believing God for a specific answer or healing when a loved one has just lost the same battle we’re fighting. We become weak and discouraged, and so it’s crucial that we learn how to stand in faith when our hearts are crushed. We need to keep our eyes focused on God at all … Continue reading How to Stand in Faith When Our Heart is Crushed

Faith and Forgiveness

Faith and forgiveness are two fruits of the Spirit that enable us to seek God and receive His blessings. We need to forgive those who have offended us no matter what they’ve done. The Bible tells us to forgive each other, to lift up each other and to exalt each other. But when someone has … Continue reading Faith and Forgiveness

Give Faith a Chance

Wisdom tells us that good things come to those who wait and that time heals all wounds, so in the same light we need to ‘give faith a chance’. But we live in a fast paced world where modern conveniences and new technology have enabled us to have “instant access” to most things in life. … Continue reading Give Faith a Chance