The subject of faith is a very controversial one in the religious realm and few truly understand what faith is, why we need it and how our lives are blessed because of it. We all know the scripture at Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not … Continue reading What is the Reward of my Faith?
It's so easy for preachers to say, "Have faith", but unless Christians are taught what faith is and how to use it, they'll live defeated lives with their needs never met. Many of us spend hours in prayer begging God for answers and yet, the answers don't come. Could it be that the faith we … Continue reading The Hidden Mustard Seed
Too often, the true gospel of Jesus is hidden behind the deception of false doctrines and idealistic theologies that are leading people by the millions along the broad path to destruction. God has called us to preach the gospel so people can know of His amazing love for us and of the salvation He’s provided for … Continue reading The Truth about Faith
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?
The Bible talks a lot about joy, and it’s an emotional word that we’re most familiar with in songs such as Joy to the World. But what does it really mean to have joy? Who can get joy and why do we want it? The word, “joy”, is used almost two hundred times in the … Continue reading What Does it Mean to Have Joy?
Like most other Canadians, I joined in with the traditional celebration of Thanksgiving this past weekend and there was so much that I had to be thankful for. I have so many wonderful blessings from God and I’m grateful for every one of them. I have to pinch myself sometimes to realize that I’m alive … Continue reading Being Thankful Just One Day a Year
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!
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?
We have sung the age-old song, “Jesus Loves Me”, countless times. Yet, how many of us really know and understand in our heart the reality of the words so that we can say without a doubt, Jesus Loves Me? His love for us is endless and totally unconditional. Jesus died on the cross and took away … Continue reading Jesus Loves Me
