“For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.” (Job 3:2) Did you know that there is now agreement among scientists that the very fear of a certain disease, such as cancer, may have a lot more to do with why we get it than we ever suspected? God has known that since he breathed life into us and tried to teach us that very lesson through the life of Job. Isn’t it strange that […]

“These things I have spoken to you that in me, you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Several years ago, I received an e-mail from a reader in Colorado who was experiencing health problems. I couldn’t help but think of her in light of recent struggles with my own health. “I am having problems right now that I have been having for the past two months. It seems like I get over […]

“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15) Several years ago while living out of the area, my wife and I drove up and spent the weekend with her parents. A couple they were good friends with came over to visit and show us their new Cadillac. Now this is a good Christian couple, tithers, and who have worked hard all their lives. Since they had no children to raise and […]

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.” (Malachi 3:10) Before I share an experience with you, let me first say that I don’t expect anything else from God in return for what I do for him. I’m just grateful for salvation and the opportunities he […]