Mary, chosen to carry the Son of God in her womb, must have been extraordinary. God bestowed upon her the most profound gift, knowing her heart to be humble, courageous, and righteous. Read more…
The Faith of the Wise Men – Ryle
The conduct of the wise men is a striking example of faith. We read of no greater faith than this in the whole volume of the Bible. It is a faith that deserves to be placed side by side with that of the penitent thief. Read more…
How God Leads Us
God leads us by one of three ways: The Word It is general and applies to everyone. First and foremost, we are to be guided by the principals and requirements …
What If God Answered Prayer?
What if God answered all believing prayer? What if He always answered YES to our faith? What would we do? How would we act? Would we seek Him more? Read more…
Where Does Faith Begin?
Faith begins where the will of God is known. It’s just that simple and it’s just that hard. Now go out and find it. That’s were it starts – you …
A Sovereign God Helping His Free-Will Man
It seems like the more we exercise our free will in obedience to God’s stated will, the more He acts sovereignly on our behalf.
Hope Is Still Hope
A Desire becomes a Hope when we discover a reason for its expectation. The strength of the reason, determines the strength of the corresponding expectation. The Desire is now both …
Only One Cause for Failure in Prayer
Finis Dake There is only one cause for failure in prayer. Jesus taught that it was “Because of your unbelief.” Some argue that this cannot be the trouble in their …
Diligence Is For Now – Resting Is For Later
One of the main ingredients of faith is simple diligence. There is nothing a servant can bring to the master that has everything (God) except a great attitude, loyalty, and …
Does God Believe? Of Course He Does
Many theologians say that God cannot ‘have faith’, therefore, the phrase ‘the God kind of faith,’ as a translation option for Mark 11:22, is in their view a gross error. …
Sometimes, We Are the Obstacle
Sometimes we find ourselves waiting for God to remove our obstacles when He in fact is actually waiting for us to take that vital step of faith. Read more…
Speak the Word Only? You Be the Judge
By Rex Rouis Word of Faith circles are often criticized for the concept of speaking as a way of releasing faith and by it the power of God. We are …
Faith Is Obedience
Faith, Faithfulness, and Obedience are all very closely related. Some people prefer to translate the word for ‘faith’ in the New Testament as ‘faithfulness’. I personally don’t agree with it, …
Let the Text Speak for Itself
In reading the Gospels, never ascribe to obscurity, that which can be adequately explained by plain speech. Allow yourself the courage and freedom to read the text as it is …
Salvation – What’s It Actually Good For?
Physical salvation in its many forms – bodily healing, demonic deliverance, and protection from danger are an integral part of salvation in Jesus Christ. Read more…
The Faith Walk Is Demanding
The faith walk isn’t complicated but it is demanding. Demanding because it requires transparency, honesty, and diligence on a deep heart level.
Pray For the Answer Not For Faith
We are not to pray for faith. But rather we are to ask, seek, and knock on behalf of the specific answer we desire. In other words, we are to …
I Am Faith-Man, with Superpowers
by Rex Rouis It took me a long time to realize it; to accept it. I knew something was different about me. I knew I had something great and powerful …