Why Is There Evil in the World?

We are living in a world filled with all sorts of evil including crime, war, terrorism, racism, and all manner of societal woes. The snowball effect occurs as evil happens and incites yet another act of evil and hatred. As things intensify, many are asking why evil is in the world. Evil exists in the world because of two primary sources. The devil (referred to as Satan hereafter) is a primary…

Facing the Impossible

“Truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."—Matthew 17:20 NASB In the third century BC, the people of Carthage (northern Africa) faced the growing power of Rome. They had one key advantage. They had a dynamic leader: Hannibal. This military genius developed…

Closure

After a young boy watches the cold-blooded murder of his father, he is consumed with the desire for revenge. He just isn’t prepared for what he finds and the decision he must make. Watch on Inspiration TV: Coming Again Soon! View TV Schedule Ways to Watch

Is There Spiritual Help for a Pyschiatric Diagnosis?

Excerpt taken from I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say? by Edward T. Welch Is There Spiritual Help for a Psychiatric Diagnosis? Right now you are here: panic disorder, depression, anorexia, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, trauma, substance abuse, bipolar disorder. You are carrying a heavy burden—you or someone you love has…

Fishing for Souls: Permission for Fishin’!

Hello again, Jonathan Scott with Strengthen Your Walk. In this particular series, we’re dealing with some of the rigors of fishing, especially in the area of evangelism. Quite frankly, if you’re going to be successful in fishing, you’ve got to have the right equipment. You could have the right rod and reel, but then you’ve also got the tackle box. The tackle box has certain tools that enables you…

Jonathan McKee: If I Had a Parenting Do-Over (Part 3)

John Farrell: What did you learn about yourself from writing If I Had a Parenting Do Over? Jonathan McKee: Well, one thing, it was actually comforting when I interviewed other parents and I’m like, “Phew, I’m not alone.” That was the one thing that was interesting. But about myself ... it was interesting being introspective and looking back and going, “What would I do differently?” It’s…

Overcoming Fear in Troubled Times

Wars. Terrorism. A pandemic. Financial calamity. Racial strife. Climate change. Nuclear proliferation. The drug epidemic. There are many things happening in our world today that can cause us to fear. But for those who have committed their lives to Christ, God has provided precious promises in the Bible to bring peace in the midst of chaos. The key to experiencing the peace offered by these…

The Disappointment of False Peaks

Disappointment in Great Accomplishment Even in our greatest accomplishments, disappointment can come and steal our joy. Did you ever work hard to reach something that you dreamed would be great, but when you reached it, something was lacking? I know I have, and I think all of us experience disappointment like this at some point in our lives. Perhaps we wanted a new position in our career…

You Can Hear God Speaking to You

God speaks to people every day and desires for you to also hear His voice when He speaks. There is no magic formula to hearing His voice.  He speaks in many ways including in your mind, through chapters you read in the Bible, and through conversations with other people. At times, He speaks through dreams or visions. The issue is that we are often too busy to listen, or haven’t developed the…

Paul’s Pillars

“Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you."—2 Corinthians 13:11 Closing this letter to the Corinthians, Paul focused on important, fundamental truths. He urged believers to become “complete” and “grow to maturity” (NLT). They weren’t just to gain experiences or accumulate resources, but they…