He started to see further than his eyes could look when he made a connection to the love of God in Christ Jesus.2. Want a Change Desperately!While the Bible doesn’t say how long Bart was sitting by the roadside begging, the implication seems to be all of his life up until that point. Day after day, night after night… sitting by the r......

It’s important for Christians to understand we too are chosen. “As you come to Him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Pe......

Prayer doesn’t change God’s mind, but prayer can change you.God doesn’t change His mind. This is because He is completely perfect and holy. Everything God does is perfect (2 Samuel 22:31). God doesn’t have to change His mind like humans do. God never makes mistakes.Prayer does change our circumstances. This doesn’t mean God will answ......

God says those who don’t know his will are unwise, and it is God’s will that we be filled with and controlled by his Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:17-18). James 1:5 says we don’t have wisdom because we don’t ask for it—so prayer is critical in seeking and living the will of God. When we are controlled by the Spirit, we show it in certain ......

Why Do I Feel Unworthy? There are more reasons than can be counted why Christians who believed they were saved by a God who loves them feel unworthy of His love years after being saved.Reasons can range from backsliding in faith, doing or believing something that you know you shouldn’t, or even hiding from a task God has called you t......

-I will make you into a great nation.-I will bless you.-I will make your name great.-I will make you a blessing to others.-I will bless those who bless you.-I will curse those who curse you.-I will bless all the people on earth through you. Eight times God said I will. There was only one requirement necessary to set these promises of......

Why Don’t We Pray? There are many reasons why we don’t pray like we should – without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Perhaps we lean too much on our own strength or understanding; perhaps we don’t think we deserve God’s attention or blessing.Many of us fall into this trap and suffer from “centurion-itis.” Remember the Roman centurion......

The Word of God acts as a mirror by giving us an accurate picture of who we really are (James 1:22-25). Once we see that image, God can begin to change us into what we really ought to be. So dig into His Word to experience both the sobering reality of your own condition as well as the healing forgiveness that you need to walk with Go......

1. The Miracle of InspirationWhen we say we believe the Bible is verbally inspired, we mean all of the Bible is inspired. Not just in parts or in spots. All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God. There is not one part that is uninspired or untrue. This is why Paul said in Acts 20:27 that we preach “the whole counsel of God.” B......

Why was that? Why would God ask Abraham to give up his son? Did He want to hurt the boy? No. Was He going to allow Isaac to be hurt? No, God knew the outcome before He even asked. Was it because God desired child sacrifice or enjoys seeing us suffer? No, Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf makes that clear. Then why? Because Isaac was mor......