June 6: “How to Become a Bold Christian”

June 6, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Acts 4:13 (NLT): “The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.”

May 21: “He Who Fears God Fears No Man”

May 21, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Psalm 118:6 (NLT): “The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”

May 14: “Fearing God More Than People”

May 14, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

1 Samuel 15:24 (NLT): “Then Saul admitted to Samuel, ‘Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded.'”

April 16: “A Story of Passion and Conquest”

April 16, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

When others shrink from trusting in God to do what He has promised in His Word He will do, we should stand upon those promises and trust Him. Only then will people take God seriously and realize that He is capable of doing great things through His people.

April 10: “How to Develop Strength and Courage”

April 10, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

To do well in life, we need to have strength and courage. Fortunately, the Bible encourages us to have those two attributes and gives us the three mindsets and activities that can cultivate them within us.

Sermon: “God Is Looking for People of Strength and Courage” (Joshua 1:6-9)

October 26, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

No one could doubt that we are living in troubling times. As we look around us (and within us), there is so much anxiety and fear. Well, my friend, I wouldn’t want my children to live that way and God doesn’t want His children to live that way, either. So, what can we do about […]

October 21: “Trusting to Develop Confidence”

October 21, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

3 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Kings 22 Thessalonians 2Daniel 6Psalms 112-113 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 112:7 (CSB): “He will not fear bad news; his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord.” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): We all know what fear is. And we know what it’s like to be […]

August 9: “Courage Sometimes Requires a Champion”

August 9, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

4 Minute Read + Scripture readings If you want to listen to this blog post on my new podcast, simply click the following link … or continue reading below. Today’s Bible Reading: Ruth 2Acts 27Jeremiah 37Psalms 10 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Acts 27:34-36 (CSB): “‘So I urge you to take some food. For this is for […]

June 29: “How to Be Strong and Courageous”

June 29, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

7 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Joshua 1Psalm 120-122Isaiah 61Matthew 9 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Joshua 1:6-9 (CSB): “Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance. Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my […]

June 15: “Contagious, Courageous Christianity”

June 15, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 20Psalms 107Isaiah 47Revelation 17 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Deuteronomy 20:8 (CSB): “The officers will continue to address the army and say, ‘Is there any man who is afraid or cowardly? Let him leave and return home, so that his brothers won’t lose heart as he did.’” […]