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The Defeat of Satan     “Now is the Judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” – John 12:31   In case you missed it humanity has a spiritual enemy who constantly seeks to steal from us, kill us, and destroy us because we have been made in...

  His Authority and His Power Revealed In Me   “Then He (Jesus) called His Twelve Disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils (demons) and to cure diseases.  And He sent them to preach the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.”       Luke 9:1-2   In Luke 9:1-2 Jesus sends...

“It Takes Persistence To Truly Be Successful”   Success doesn’t come over night and it does not come without challenges. As you move forward in obedience to Jesus Christ don’t get surprised by adversity. Paul reminds us in Romans 7:21 that whenever we would look to do the right thing that honors Christ that evil...

  Is It Live or Is It Memorex?     “However, it is written: no eye has seen, no ear heard, no mind has conceived what GOD has prepared for those that love Him, but GOD has revealed it to us by His Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of GOD. For who...

Is Anyone Convinced?     “We boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.” 2 Thessalonians 1:4   When it comes to being a mature Christian, many of us are good at talking about what that means. We also do a great job of recognizing one in the...

  Don’t Try To Avoid It Just Embrace It   “Does The Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of The Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion Is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the...

By Dr. Joe Wasmond People often ask me for advice on how to respond to our current culture. How do I get beyond complaints and diatribes about non-Christian ideas in the world around us? Should I engage in political action? What must I do when my neighbors and colleagues push non-Christian views? How do I raise kids in this...

“Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them.”                  Matthew 7:15-16 As men and women of God, Jesus Christ, we must keep a watchful eye for those who would dare to take advantage of us, or those we love, or the people...

“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.”                        Philippians 3:13 In an almost obscure event in the gospel according to Luke, the writer records a brief encounter between Jesus and His disciples, and a group of Samaritans. Luke 9:51-56 describes Jesus’ focus on getting to Jerusalem, because of His impending crucifixion. His mind is fixed...

Whatever you do, don’t quit and don’t walk away – not yet.  No matter how difficult the road to success may become, quitting will never provide you with the answer to win.  You should seek help.  You should also protect your vision from the voices of naysayers and saboteurs.  But if you are going to...