One of the special groups within the US Coast Guard is what’s called “Rescue Swimmers.” These are the courageous men and women who jump from helicopters into dangerous seas to rescue those who are in danger of drowning. The 18-week training program is so intense that nearly 50% drop out.…
Note: This post is part of an ongoing series of posts related to the attributes of God. Here are the links to the previous posts (Why Study the Attributes of God, The Holiness of God, The Power of God, The Presence of God, The Knowledge of God, The Fatherhood of…
In her book titled, “A Woman’s’ Call to Prayer,” the author Elizabeth George lists 10 reasons why women don’t pray. All 10 are listed below with comments related to the problem and solutions to consider while overcoming those problems. Hope the women reading this post upon reading this will be encouraged…
An old Jack Benny skit illustrates how money can become more important to us than anything else. Jack was walking along when suddenly an armed robber approached him and ordered, “Your money or your life.” There was a long pause, and Jack did nothing. The robber impatiently queried, “Well?” Jack…
Note: This post is part of an ongoing series of posts related to the attributes of God. Here are the links to the previous posts (Why Study the Attributes of God, The Holiness of God, The Power of God, The Presence of God, The Knowledge of God, The Fatherhood of…
Note: This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Click HERE for part 1. If you are interested in listening to the audio sermon of this entire series that was preached as 1 message, click HERE. In the previous post, we saw what fathers should not do according to Paul’s command…
Note: This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. If you are interested in listening to the audio sermon of this entire series that was preached as 1 message, click HERE. An African proverb says, “The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people.” Unfortunately, we see…
As a third-century man was anticipating death, he penned these last words to a friend: “It’s a bad world, an incredibly bad world. But I have discovered in the midst of it a quiet and holy people who have learned a great secret. They have found a joy which is…
Note: This post is part of an ongoing series of posts related to the attributes of God. Here are the links to the previous posts (Why Study the Attributes of God, The Holiness of God, The Power of God, The Presence of God, The Knowledge of God). J.I. Packer, in…
During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific island. Scrambling for cover, he found a cave” and crawled inside it. In the cave, he prayed, “Lord, if it is your will, please protect me. Whatever your will though, I love you and trust…
