Characteristics of Faith, Pt. 2  For the past two weeks, I’ve been discussing the characteristics of faith. Last week, I shared how Faith Hears. Today, I want to talk about how Faith Sees.   I discuss in detail these characteristics of faith in my book Our Eyes are On...

Characteristics of Faith, Part 1  The Bible and church history abound with stories of men and women who exhibited courage, conquering their fears, flaws, and failures to embody lives of brave faith.   Most of these people were just like us, choosing to trust God...

The Power of a Mother’s Faith   A mother’s love and encouragement shape our worldview. Godly mothers impart faith that guides and strengthens us. The influence of a mother cannot be overstated. I am grateful for my mother’s impact. She always believed in me, and her...

Faith of God, Pt. 2  When you need more faith, you must look to Jesus. The writer of Hebrews states,   “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Heb. 12:2 NKJV  Real faith is faith that comes from Christ, imparted to us by grace. Sometimes faith is...

Faith of God, Pt. 1  There is faith, and then there is faith. Often, our experience with God and His Word enables us to operate as “routine” in kingdom authority and power. In other words, we operate at a level of faith developed over time, which is good and effective...

The Depths of God’s Love I was reminded of the well-known Christian hymn Amazing Grace, composed by John Newton in 1779. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see. Newton, a slave trader,...

The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 7   Good soil… some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times!   “Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.” (Mark 4:20 NIV)  The good soil...

The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 6   As I’ve shared over the past few weeks, God’s Word directs, guides, instructs, and empowers us on our journey with Him. His Word is eternal, and He watches over it to ensure its fulfillment. His Word is alive and active!   Embrace the...

The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 5   Continuing our study of the Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:1-20), this article will begin examining the interpretation of the parable.  As I mentioned last week, we have a responsibility to steward God’s Word in our lives. Through...

The Power of God’s Word, Pt. 4   Jesus, His words are Spirit, and they are life (John 6:63). He is the way to the Father (John 14:6), and His words comfort, challenge, and cause change in the hearer.  We must actively listen, embrace, and respond to what His Word and...