Abraham sets a tremendous example in Genesis 22 when God commanded him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. We can be encouraged by his great faith and challenged by his tremendous obedience. Here are five lessons we can learn from him. First, Abraham was Ready to Obey God Now it came to pass after these things […]
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Signing with the Blythe Daniel Agency
I signed with Blythe Daniel as my literary agent. Let me back up to the beginning of this journey. Preaching to Publishing When I started in ministry at Grace Baptist, the senior pastor had me preach every six-to-eight weeks. While some pastors’ sermon notes are abbreviated, I found it necessary to write out a manuscript. […]
The Morality of Listening and Speaking
If we don’t understand morality we might fail to see the goodness of certain behaviors and the sinfulness of others. How tragic would it be to spend years doing something you thought was amoral (or spiritually neutral), only to find out it’s immoral. Or how tragic to avoid something you thought was immoral, only to […]
Job Shows Perseverance Doesn’t Mean Perfection
Job is the New Testament example of a persevering saint. He demonstrates that perseverance doesn’t mean perfection! James 5:11b says, “You have heard of the perseverance of Job.” How did he persevere? He persevered the same way everyone perseveres—by maintaining faith in God. Twice Satan predicted he would curse God, and at one point his wife […]
Blessed by Persevering Through Trials
We need to expect trials. Persevering through them can be easier when we understand we’re blessed through them! James 1:12 and 5:11 state: James 1:12—Blessed is the man who perseveres trials;for when he has been approved,he will receive the crown of life whichthe Lord has promised to those who love Him. James 5:11a—Indeed we count […]
God Tests His People to “Know” Them
God reveals Himself through the pages of Scripture. He shows His character and the ways He deals with people. One of God’s most common approaches is giving His people tests: Exodus 20:20—And Moses said to the people, “Do not fear; for God has come to test you, and that His fear may be before you, […]