Author Archives: #4GIVEN

In 2 Timothy 1:13 Paul said, “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.” In illustration of this passage of text, I showed my children this … Continue reading →

The Son of man came to seek and to save the lost. (Luke 19:10) Joseph Parnell said, “There is no other news like this. Every other religion says it backwards. Every other religion tells us to seek.” Well in Psalms … Continue reading →

The same God who is powerful enough to save you from your sins is the same God that can help you through every struggle we endure throughout life. Pastor Chip Ingram said in his blog titled ‘How to Unleash God’s … Continue reading →

Speaking about his mother, Billy Graham said, “Of all the people I have ever known, she had the greatest influence on me.” Pastor Graham hit the nail on the head! As Christians, it is our non-laborious duty to honor and … Continue reading →

You could be ranked #1 in the Forbes billionaires list for being the richest person on the planet and not have peace. Inarguably, peace the world offers doesn’t compare to the peace that’s found only in Christ. Walter A. Elwell … Continue reading →

There are 5 reasons Christians fail to walk in power and authority. Sin, fear, unbelief, prayerlessness, and ignorance. How many times throughout scripture did Jesus say, “Go sin no more, don’t be afraid, and because you have so little faith?” … Continue reading →

We lack security because we don’t fully grasp our true identity. Our familial status, relationships, education, and vocations don’t completely define who we are. Galatians 3:27-28, “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. … Continue reading →

A fair weather person in a relationship will stick by you when times are good but will bail or dump you at the glimpse of turmoil, hardship, and/or unmet expectations. Our horizontal relationships in a way mirror our vertical relationship … Continue reading →

“And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.” (Eph 3:18) This was Paul’s prayer then but does anyone truly understands the width, length, … Continue reading →

God tailors our blessings much like we tailor our blessings to our children. What does this mean? Well, if your child wanted you to buy he/she a 1954 Mercedes Formula 1 race car for their 16th birthday, you would most … Continue reading →