Knowledge of God leads to trust in God. Trust in God leads obedience to God. Obedience to God leads to blessings by God. But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men. (Acts 5:29) Why don’t people obey God? For several years, I used to listen to […]
Regular times of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reflection lead to peace, stability, and very purposeful living. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; (1 Corinthians […]
“Christianity must evoke from the believer the same response it drew from the first disciples: a passionate desire to obey God – a willingly entered-into discipline. That is the beginning of true discipleship. That is the beginning of loving God” “Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ […]
Master the ordinary! Expect the extraordinary! – the Spirit of the Lord is hovering over the deep In the beginning, God … (Genesis 1:1) Are you better or worse off spiritually than you were 12 months ago? What new daily habit will provide the most spiritual growth in your life in 2008? What current daily […]
“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it” – Winston Churchill A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time. (Isaiah 60:22) What were 10 of the top spiritual stories in Culpeper in 2007? What were 10 […]
“Kindness is a language we all understand.” – Mother Teresa When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement. (Acts 15:31) Who and in what way can you show appreciation to today? I subscribe to the Simple Truths email newsletter. Yesterday I received the year-end message from Mac Anderson, founder of Simple Truths. Now […]
Prayer changes the spiritual climate! – Ed Silvoso When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. (Matthew 2:10) Do you have a heart to see your city and your state transformed by Jesus? What is a lead domino to make that happen? In the process of preparing our family Christmas card and […]
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – President Calvin Coolidge “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.” […]
“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer” – William Somerset Maugham “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the […]
America is great because America is good. When America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great. Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites (Mark 12:42) Have you given your all? What simple thing can you do to offer hope to hopeless people this Christmas? Yesterday morning I went to […]