In 1715, Louis XIV of France died. This king had called himself “the Great” and had proudly boasted, “I am the State!” During his time, his court was the most magnificent in Europe. His funeral, too, was designed to display his greatness, and it was spectacular. His body lay in…
Can you guess the one thing that threatens all relationships? Bitterness! It affects marriages, churches, and pretty much everything else. Bitterness is one of the most dangerous plagues to healthy Christian living. Spreading even faster than the common cold, it eats away at the vitality of one’s spiritual life. It…
Rarely when reading Genesis 1-2 do we think about the subject of work. However, there are at least 2 encouraging truths about work that emerge from these sections. 1. Work was an integral part of God’s perfect creation. Genesis 2:5 talks about a problem, “there was no one to work…
Hindrance # 1. Unconfessed Sin. Psalm 66:18-19 “18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; 19 but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.” The issue is not being sinless for our prayers to be heard—none (except Jesus) would qualify if such were the…
The story is told of a man who, after undergoing several options for his cancer treatment, was finally told by his doctor, “We have exhausted all options. Perhaps it is time for you to pray.” The man responded, “So, it’s finally come down to that.” When all else fails, try…
