In a battle, surrendering is an acknowledgement of defeat. Many of us, at one point in time, may have wanted to collapse in defeat when under attack by the evil one. A definition of attack is, “to try to harm, defeat or capture someone.” 1 Peter 5:8 NIV warns, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy Continue Reading
Years ago, I read an email that told the story of a man who had died and awoke in the presence of God, inside His holy temple. The King of Kings brought him to a room full of exquisitely wrapped presents. Curiously he asked, “Lord, what are these for?” The Almighty Creator sadly looked at Continue Reading
Growing up, whenever a Man of God preached a heart-challenging sermon, the old folks would say, “He stepped on my toes!” The metaphor meant the minister was so truthful that he or she made them feel uncomfortable, like someone stepping on their feet. Well, last Wednesday at Bible Study, my pastor not only stepped on my Continue Reading
For a thrifty shopper, a “Bargain Basement” can be just as addictive as freshly baked Krispy Kreme doughnuts. It contains merchandise that is ‘discounted’ or marked down in price and is defined as “a part of a store where items are sold cheaply, typically because they are damaged, blemished, or imperfect. Considering yesterday was Resurrection Continue Reading