Beside Still Waters

Grace! Deliverance from Law and Law Keeping.

The grace of God is the Christian's "enabling power," making deliverance from sin's penalty and power a reality.  There is no power in any person or any method that can deliver from the power of sin apart from the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Absolute Guarantee of Sins Forgiven

The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus are the two significant events guaranteeing a repentant human being that ALL their sins are expiated, having trusted in Christ as Savior. God gives two pieces of evidence that continually remind and assures the Christian that "it is well with my soul."

The Crucified & Resurrected LIfe of the Believer

The second most excellent gift of the new birth life is not only the gift of eternal life but the resurrection-life of the Lord Jesus Christ in our mortal bodies. Paul wrote: I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me! 

Resurrection Life In The Believer

God, who raised Christ from the dead, now lives in us to impart resurrection life by the same power utilized to raise Jesus from the dead. Our Lord Jesus offered Himself spotless by the Eternal Spirit to execute a mighty deliverance. He will, by His Spirit, enliven our mortal bodies to perform His service and, by the same Spirit, empower us to crucify our old fallen nature.
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Praying Effectively

Praying effectively is seeking God's intervention in all of our matters with the full assurance that the petitions we desire are granted, as requested, in a timely way, with clear evidence that it was the will of God, and performed to the glory of God. This always results in complete joy!

The Paradox of Choice

Freedom of choice when addressing moral issues creates conundrums because we are exercised to eliminate the risks while capitalizing on personal benefit. Choosing the "self-interest" options frequently results in loss to another. How do we choose a course of action that is mutually beneficial and glorifying to God? The answer may surprise you.

Back to God from the ”Broad way”

The spiritual decline has a standard template and is etched throughout the pages of holy writ. It begins with a departure from the living God and runs the natural course of profaning ourselves, then the things that are holy in the sight of God.

God’s Providence in Answering Prayer vs The Law of Attraction

The popular notion is that we can create the life of our dreams by practicing the Law of Attraction.  You've undoubtedly heard about "putting a thought or words into the universe." Is there merit to this philosophy? This podcast examines the core beliefs contrasted: Answered prayer in response to seeking God's presence juxtaposed to the adherence to the Law of Attraction

The Peril of Forgetfulness

Just as there are learning models that categorize the stages people pass through in skills development, so too in spiritual development. Christians pass from infancy - needing the "milk" of the word to maturity - actively walking in the Spirit. There is corresponding conduct that flows from each stage of development, hence the need to pursue Christlikeness.

In His Presence

God's Presence is the "Jewel" of the spiritual life! Yet, God uses "impossible" crises, driving us into his presence, so we might experience his ability to do exceedingly above all we could ever ask. By His grace, embrace the trial as a divinely ordained circumstance for good and for a blessing!