By A soft answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 What a necessary verse it is for us in this world! In fact, if the world got just this one verse in the Bible right, our world would be almost perfect! James chapter 3 affirms that
True Faith Makes a Difference
True faith makes a difference is the chorus of the book of James In a ‘Christianity’ where many claim to be a Christian but few really lived profoundly different to the world, this simple summary statement of the book of James is an anchor for true faith—true faith makes a difference. For
I Can Do All Things through Christ Who Strengthens Me
Philippians 4:13 is quoted frequently by professing Christians, but rarely with any awareness of what God intended with that line in His Word. Verse 13 is merely the memorable part in the story of verses 10-20. Verse 13 is simply Paul’s affirmation that he could be content in every circumstance, good
Spiritual Sources of Stress
“Stress” is that all-inclusive description of those symptoms we experience that are too vague to point to a specific medical condition, specific sin pattern, or specific trial. Medical doctors blame stress when physical symptoms have no observable medical cause; psychologists claim to be experts on stress and try all kinds
Formulate a Biblical Response to Being Criticised
Sanctification (the process of how a Christian becomes more holy) has three basic steps (Ephesians 4:21-24 and Romans 12:1-2): Let’s apply it to the temptation to say and think something hurtful in response to a criticising comment by another. Here are a selection of common responses to being criticised. Which one do
Your Responsibility in Conflict
It is a simple truth that where there is conflict between two people, there is either at least one not saved, or, if both are saved, there is at least one who is disobedient to God. Typically, as most parents would agree, it takes two to fight. Sadly though, just
Give Yourself to the Church
On April 5, 1891, Charles Spurgeon said the following in his sermon that day: Give yourself to the Church. You that are members of the Church have not found it perfect and I hope that you feel almost glad that you have not. If I had never joined a Church
Faith Fighting Fate
The most basic truth about God must be, simply because of God’s ‘Godness’, the fact that God is the absolute Sovereign. Perhaps the greatest expression of faith in God’s sovereignty comes to believers through the example of Jeremiah the prophet. Read Lamentations chapter 3 with this outline and imitate his faith in
How Should I Pray about What Is Going on in the World?
When we pray, then we realise what is truly on our hearts. We often fail in prayer because we do not have any sense of urgency or need and are callous to the troubles of this world. But often we fail in prayer, not for lack of burdens on our
A Sermon of Lessons from Jesus
It is always good to remember the words of Jesus Christ, our Lord and God, when He preached the “sermon on the mount”. What follows is a simple summary of each paragraph of His “Sermon on the Mount”. Take these to heart, knowing that Jesus cares for us today, and