By Jim Cryer (Jim, who was a faithful man of God, was one of the founders of this church and is now with the Lord)
“I will build My Church…” (Matt 16:18)
This statement by the Lord contains important truths that should shape everything we think, say, […]
From my earliest memories, I have always been privileged to watch my parents enjoying dancing. In fact, one of the things that drew them together in the first place was their love of dancing. They were particularly good at it, even winning an informal competition at the City Ball. However, it was never […]
When Charles Wesley experienced the grace of God, he could not keep it to himself, so he wrote: “Oh, that the world might taste and see the riches of His grace! The arms of love that compass me would all mankind embrace.”
Such excitement over God’s grace is puzzling for some. We […]
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with first stating, “There is nothing permanent except change.” In our day, we hear the same thought as, “Constant change is here to stay.”
Centuries before Heraclitus, Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 3:1, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under […]
It has been said, “Very large doors of opportunity swing on very small hinges.” What are the small adjustments we need to make that will allow us to walk through the doorways and embrace all that God deserves and opens up for us? The question is important because it is often the small […]
On our recent visit to South Africa, we were privileged to go to the Game Reserve for a few days. This is one of my favorite places in the world, not only because I dearly love animals and love seeing them free, but also because it is always a place I feel […]
For many years, the subject of revival has been on my heart. We are living in a time when the desire for revival is once again awakening in the hearts of believers. We hear many people speaking about an eminent revival, or stirrings that have already begun.
Charles Finny writes, “Men […]
We have often heard the saying, “Large doors swing open on small hinges.” As we step into the new year, what are the small adjustments we need to make that will allow us to walk through the doorways and embrace all that God has purposed to open for us? The question is important […]
Life is a continual movement, always progressing. The law of all created life is growth and increase. Consequently, when we are saved, that new creation within us is destined to increase, always by becoming stronger in God. Just as the seed contains life and the power of growth in itself, and draws from […]
