Isaiah 50:4 imparts God’s viewpoint on counseling. It is better not to use constructive criticism whenever it may hinder the individual’s spiritual growth. In all cases it is best to apply “wisdom” from the Word of God as well as impart the unconditional love of God; both of these principles...

God is in heaven listening every time we speak. Our speech is often vain and empty, demonstrating our inability to evaluate. Again, listen to these words “not that we are sufficient in ourselves to evaluate anything, this evaluation originating from ourselves…” It is impossible for the Word of God to...

Faith must never be in faith itself; it always depends upon the object, which is the Word of God. This includes the principles, promises, and provisions for love, healing, forgiveness and restoration. We are simply to believe the Word of God. This emphasis is the object of our faith. Let...

One of the first gifts God gave to man was that of free choice. “And the Lord God commanded the man, saying of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for...

Not many believers make the decision to take up their cross daily. Some get up and have devotions, but not in the full understanding of taking up a personal cross for that particular day. For example, you enter into your first situation being totally unoccupied with self. “You are dead,...

Divine creativity is born out of unconditional love and grace and is communicated in practical action. It cares for the other person and identifies with his biological and physical make-up. It is a way to improve situations without negativity. Whenever you think of a way to improve something, take the...

In I Corinthians 9:19, the Apostle Paul states, “For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.” Paul had official right as an Apostle, but he gave them up for the furtherance of the Gospel. Yes, he...

God wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth (2). God’s deepest desire is for all men to be saved (2). We, as believers, have the privilege of being a part of fulfilling God’s greatest desire. We can see His desire come to...

God has made so many provisions for strength. He has promised us that He will quicken us according to His Word (2), renew us when we wait upon Him, and quicken us in His righteousness (3); (4). There are many promises concerning God’s quickening power. One thing that often steals...

“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33b). The believer does not look at life as though going through something. He is living inside Someone, and that Someone is God. Thus, every spirit-filled believer, who lives by faith in...