Passion. The word is often associated with zeal, emotion, or enthusiasm. Yet the word comes from the Latin (pati) meaning "to suffer." Years
You CAN Have Freedom From Sin!
Is freedom from sin even possible? Many of us have a love/hate relationship with sin. We love the sin and secretly want to indulge in it, but we also
The Crucified Life (by Watchman Nee)
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is central to Christianity. It wasn't some mere event that happened but the centerpiece of our faith—all the Old
7 Awful Steps Downward & 7 Glorious Steps Upward (and a bio sketch of John & Betty Stam)
Which of these 7 Steps are you on? Our spiritual lives are an ever progressing journey. While it might feel that we can stagnate or settle
19 Things That Keep You From Intimacy With God
As Christians, we often long for a greater movement of God upon our lives. We desire something more. We want increased intimacy, passionate prayer,
Desiring a Dagger to the Heart
This is an "encore" post (one of my first posts brought back to light … and edited). Though several years old, this post still stirs me. May its words
The Salvation of God (Robert Murray M’Cheyne)
Today’s guest post is written by Robert Murray M’Cheyne. This heroic Scottish minister, who lived in the mid-1800s, was a man of prayer and deep
Seeking Spiritual Help from Sin and Temptation (Samuel Brengle)
We are starting a mini-series from the legends of yesteryear—guest posts from great preachers of the past. Today starts the lineup with one of my
A Great Love and a Rich Mercy
God’s power is demonstrated in my life! The overwhelming, indescribable power of God is on display as He brings me from spiritual death into life,