“Although Satan tries to block all paths to prevent them from praying, they should nonetheless break through, surely persuaded that, although not freed of all hindrances, their efforts still please God and their petitions are approved, provided they endeavor and strive toward a goal not immediately attainable.”   Calvin addresses a matter most Christians have... Continue Reading

The faculty of will is a property of nature, not person. And since the one man, Christ Jesus, subsists in both divine and human natures, He has two wills: divine and human. It was by virtue of His human will that He made human choices—choices to resist temptation, to obey God’s law in the place... Continue Reading

The testing of your faith is producing endurance right now. The wisdom God gives is for this moment. To say, “We’ll see how God works this out later,” risks missing the transformative work He is doing in the present. God desires for the transformation process to take place inside the current pressures or crisis.  ... Continue Reading

The gospel is good news because it offers us a Savior who isn’t just a god among gods or a spirit among spirits but a God who is above and victorious over the spiritual realm and, therefore, the earthly realm.   On a Wednesday night on Howard University’s campus, I stood in front of 20... Continue Reading

Possessing a “fear of the Lord” means having an inner reverence and honor for God. Such an inner posture of reverence toward God is, says Solomon, the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).    Solomon was the wisest king in the Old Testament, and he said that wisdom starts with fear. Have you ever found that... Continue Reading

The EU Executive must remember that al-Sharaa, to whom they have recently pledged to send millions of euros, was the leader of ISIS’ Syrian offshoot, Jabhat al-Nusra…. The EU Commission must take action to help stop the ongoing massacres targeting Alawites and Christians and help create a safe haven for those persecuted minorities in Syria.   ... Continue Reading

Redemption will forever destroy the work of the devil by removing his hold on creation and by reversing the consequences. Far from destroying the world, God’s plan is to keep it from being destroyed by Satan. God’s plan is to remove the destruction that has already been inflicted on it. His plan is to redeem the world.... Continue Reading

Wigglesworth’s diary is the honest description of the day-to-day struggle with relentless sins that persevere in spite of many attempts to eradicate them and desperate prayers. It can be of comfort to anyone who has to battle persistent sins over, whatever their nature.   [Place for Truth] Editorial Note: There are a number of reasons... Continue Reading

We are living in an age of deception. The signs of divine judgment are evident, but so is the call to remain steadfast. The church must reject cultural conformity and embrace the full counsel of God.… Compromise is not an option for those who stand on the authority of God’s Word. The cost of compromise... Continue Reading

Our morality is not the function of a vibe. Our truths are not the expression of cultural taste. We must heed Paul’s call to meditate upon things that are above… Only then can we act with discernment and with Christian fortitude, wisdom, and love in the context God has placed us.   With the second... Continue Reading