bold as a lion
William Seeker, a 17th-century clergyman, is quoted as saying, “Another singular action of a sanctified Christian is to prefer the duty he owes God to the danger he fears from man. Christians in all ages have prized their services above their safety. ‘The wicked flee when no man [is pursuing]; but the righteous are bold as a lion.’ ”
After…
knowing Him
Knowing HIM is . . . OVERWHELMING (to say the least)! This is a good “overwhelming”, of course, but nonetheless, overwhelming!
I couldn’t help recently revisiting the song Be Thou My Vision over and over again. Most have heard this old hymn, but it became most special to me, because of the Scripture it's based on—Philippians 3: 7-11: "But whatever gain…
no carbon copy
We've been focusing a lot on God's Word, so here's a piece written several years ago by Warren Wiersbe. Warren W. Wiersbe is an American pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker and a prolific writer of Christian literature and theological works. He always promotes the use of the Bible as our primary tool for teaching, evidencing its power to be its…
when it costs to obey God
Matt 5:43-48: “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For He gives His sunlight to both the evil and the good, and He sends rain on the…
wise words
To continue working and ministering in Uganda through the nonprofit organization I launched in 2009 called Tukutana, I recently had to raise a considerable amount of funds in a short period of time. Amazingly—despite the struggling economy—after my need was shared by e-mail, the donations poured in and my entire quarterly goal was met in less than 48 hours!
Experiencing…
the most important tool for success
"`If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23).
The most important tool necessary for success is not confidence or education. It’s faith. Before you venture on any project, always spend three days in prayer. When Jesus gives you the green light, go at it with all your gusto knowing that everything you need to…
what are you doing?
I was asked that very question by a "concerned" brother. Then I was told by that brother that I should not play drums in a club or a place that did not honor God. (I guess I would not be able to play in some churches, but that's another story!) While I can appreciate his concern, I do not subscribe…
the curse of sin has been broken
Isaiah 53:10-11: But it was the Lord’s good plan to crush Him and cause Him grief. Yet when His life is made an offering for sin, He will have many descendants. He will enjoy a long life, and the Lord’s good plan will prosper in His hands. When He sees all that is accomplished by His anguish, He will be…
October 24, 2011
What's one memorable time in your life when you saw God work in an amazing way? What happened?
the prison lady
“ I just came back from prison,” Sumalee said nonchalantly. In fact, she has been to all the 130 prisons in Thailand. She is a familiar face to some of the prison wardens.
At 60-year-old, Sumalee is an RBC staff involved in prison ministry. When I met her in Chiangmai, she has just come back from visiting a prison in…
silent love
My wealthy neighbor decided he no longer wanted to pay his mortgage, so he left our neighborhood for a larger home. His former house has gone into foreclosure, which lowers the value of my home, for foreclosed homes normally sell far below what the market is dictating. He also stopped paying his association dues for the upkeep of our neighborhood—causing…
sexuality and the Bible
In his booklet What the Bible Says—and Doesn’t Say— about Homosexuality, Mel White makes the following claim: “The Bible is a book about God, about God’s love for the world and the people of the world. It is the history of God’s love at work rescuing, renewing, empowering humankind. It was never intended to be a book about human sexuality.…
wealth of wisdom
Australian volunteer worker Paul Hol found a treasure while sorting through hundreds of donated books. He unearthed a first edition copy of the novel 1984, penned by George Orwell in 1948. The book still sported its original dust jacket in the color red—the rarest color for that print run. Paul’s find eventually sold for nearly $2,000 at a private auction.…
tale of two rich men
Many of us are familiar with the story of Zacchaeus, the “wee little man” (as the Sunday school song goes) who climbed up a sycamore tree to see Jesus passing by. However, Luke sets Zacchaeus’ story in close context to the story of another rich man—a young and wealthy leader who visited Jesus. The proximity of the two narratives highlights…
a thousand words
In a cartoon strip, a typist asks an artist: “Why is a picture worth a thousand words?” The artist replies, “Hmm, how fast do you type?” “About 25 words per minute,” answers the typist. “That’s it! When I finish my drawing in 40 minutes . . . you would have already typed 1,000 words.” That’s funny, but (obviously) it’s not…
