The power of believing prayer
Although Jesus didn’t promise to keep us from all trouble and tribulation, He did say He would be the final victor. (See John 16:33.) I believe that during especially try... »
Simon Bishop
Striving for peace
I visited a friend who asked for advice about a problem he was having. A former colleague had moved on and started his own business in direct competition. He had taken so... »
Prepared for the battle
When preparing for the new year, I was reminded that life is a battle, a fact which is supported in the Bible. There are many verses where warfare, battles, weapons, figh... »
Be a true friend
I was listening to a podcast this morning on the topic of friendship. The speaker was talking about when he was going through a difficult time, and when he received some... »
God’s hand in our lives
What proof do we need before we will believe that God exists? For the person determined not to believe, almost anything, no matter how amazing or extraordinary, will even... »
The benefits of a positive attitude
Henry Ford once said, “If you think you can or if you think you can’t—you’re right.” This mirrors a truth found in the Proverbs: “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he”... »
Hearing God’s Whispers
I’ve always believed that prayer is not only speaking to God, but seeking His guidance as well, and then taking the time to listen to His still, small voice [[see 1 Kings... »
The marathon of life
The Bible likens our lives to a race run before thousands of spectators: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everythi... »
Faith amidst tragedy
The Philippines is often hit by typhoons and other natural disasters. Sometimes these cause great damage and loss of life. About 12 years ago a typhoon hit a city in the... »
The power of forgiveness
On the side of forgiving others, a lot has been published in recent years on the psychological and emotional benefits of being able to forgive. It can free a person from... »
Thermostat or thermometer
I once heard a person say that we should be "thermostat Christians,” not “thermometer Christians.” I was puzzled, so they explained. A thermometer Christian is one whose... »
