Introduction: People come to me who have been a Christian for many years, but have never heard about how to get rid of the results (guilt, anger, bitterness, fear, frustration, unsettledness, anxiety, etc.) of their sin. They asked Jesus into their heart when they were young and were immediately filled with joy and gratitude, but […]
Temptation
Introduction: The Bible talks a lot about temptation and sin. And we know that we sin all the time. But we often don’t know how we get into sin in the first place. James 1:14 and 15 says, “But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire […]
Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
Introduction: The motto of many twenty-first century Christians seems to be, “Why trust when you can worry?” Some realize it is wrong and try to hide their worry by giving it other titles such as “concerned,” “troubled,” “disturbed,” “interested,” or “bothered.” Regardless of the term used, worry saps your energy, drains your joy, destroys vision, […]
Either Way, We Are Servants
Anyone who might feel reluctant to surrender his will to the will of another should remember Jesus’ words, ‘Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.’ We must of necessity be servant to someone, either to God or to sin. The sinner prides himself on his independence, completely overlooking the fact that he is the […]
In Spite of Your Moods
Faith is the art of holding on to things in spite of your changing moods and circumstances. (C.S. Lewis)
What Are Emotions ?
Since we are dealing with the negative and destructive emotions that result from sexual assault, we must deal with what emotions are and are not. Emotions are based on cognitive assessment and belief; they are not simply experienced. An emotion is not an impression—a feeling or a unique sort of internal experience that just happens […]
Responding to Confrontation
Just as there is a biblical way to confront, there is also a biblical way to respond to confrontation. If someone confronts you about a sin or offense, you can help in several ways to ensure the process has a genuinely redemptive outcome First, humbly and prayerfully. Second, confess and ask forgiveness where possible. If […]
To Confront
Whether we have been sinned against on a given occasion, or become aware that a fellow believer has a pattern of sin in his life, confrontation may be in order. To confront is “to bring face to face.” Here, confrontation is the process of getting face to face with someone to help him see a […]
Almost Auto Pilot
‘Be thou exalted’ is the language of victorious spiritual experience. It is a little key to unlock the door to great treasures of grace. It is central in the life of God in the soul. Let the seeking man reach a place where life and lips join to say continually ‘Be thou exalted,’ and a […]