We, as Christians, are called to continually abide in the True Vine (Jesus Christ). But how can we abide in Him regardless of the circumstance we
The Downfall of David
King David's life is a picture of what it means to walk in the holiness and righteousness of God … and what it looks like to not. 1 Kings 15:5
How a Blizzard Can Remind Us of Our Need of Jesus
1 Kings 15:5 gives a tragic summary of David's life saying that David always did what was right in the eyes of God … except one time with Uriah the
How to Stand Strong Amidst the Spiritual Battle You Are In
Paul writes in Ephesians 6 that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the
A Simple Strategy to Stay Victorious Over Sin
Too often Christians today live defeated by sin. We presume that the best the Christian life can be is one of defeat and struggle rather than
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
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
The Secret to Keep Yourself From Sin
There is an old story of an Indian chief who came across a man in the woods. On each side of the man was a wolf tied to a tree. One was strong and
Temptations
What is the secret to overcoming temptation? As a friend of mine often says, the only time we fall into temptation is when we remove our focus from