Stopping God’s Ear

Our God is a holy God and prayer is the vehicle that God has given us to approach Him. Indeed, prayer offered by a Christian harboring sin is akin to a plane without wings, a car without wheels or a boat without a rudder. Make no mistake about it—God wants to hear our prayer but flagrant disregard for the commandments of God will quickly stop His ear.

Selfish Dating

Selfish Dating A young man called his mother and excitedly announced that he had just met the woman of his dreams. His mother said, “Why don’t you send her flowers and invite her to your... Read More ... Read more

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Storms Reveal What Is Inside

Storms Reveal What Is Inside A bell buoy rings only during storms. The beating of the waves and wind bring out the music that is within it, so too do trials reveal what is inside... Read More ... Read more

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Soulwinning is Your Responsibility

Soulwinning is Your Responsibility An old deacon was leading in prayer using one of his stereotypical phrases, “Oh Lord, touch the unsaved with Thy finger.”As he intoned this phrase in this particular prayer, he stopped... Read More ... Read more

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Soulwinning Statistic

Soulwinning Statistic Only one person is reached for Christ for every eight-five church members in America. ... Read more

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Spiritual Challenge

Spiritual Challenge A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them: 1. Materialism2. Pride3. Self-centeredness4. Laziness5. (Tie) Anger/Bitterness5. (Tie) Sexual lust6. Envy7. Gluttony8. Lying ... Read more

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