Will I Trust God? Simple Prayer in a Desperate Moment
Had you been there that very moment, watching from a distance, you wouldn’t have observed anything dramatic. I’m talking about the moment Abraham (still called Read more
Had you been there that very moment, watching from a distance, you wouldn’t have observed anything dramatic. I’m talking about the moment Abraham (still called Read more
Over the years, I have talked with several Christians who have told me they wanted to die. They were of different ages and different ethnicities; Read more
It is one of the most audacious, and awe-inspiring, moments in all of Scripture. In the wake of Israel’s shocking rebellion against God — blatantly Read more
Adoption is one of the most profound realities in the universe. I say “universe” and not “world” because adoption goes beyond the world. It is Read more
Audio Transcript In love, he predestined us for adoption. (Ephesians 1:4–5) So adoption is part of God’s predestining plan. It isn’t as though we got Read more
When we, as a society, stopped reading and started watching, we began thinking and talking less — at least with the same substance or effectiveness. That was the Read more
For a forgiven people, we can still be terribly bad at coping with our imperfections. I can be terribly bad at coping with the fact Read more
“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Little did they know how well they spoke — not only for themselves, but for the whole human race. Read more
Audio Transcript We close the week with a question from me, Pastor John, about one of Paul’s most profound statements of applied theology — and Read more
One recent early morning, I was reading Psalm 36 and savoring one of the sweetest doxologies in the Bible: How precious is your steadfast love, O Read more
For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be every one who does not abide Read more
Audio Transcript Well, Why do we thank anyone? It’s a great question, really. Candace writes in to ask it: “Hello, Pastor John and Tony! Thank Read more
For the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, Read more
Audio Transcript Why does God hide himself from believers? It’s a question we have touched on, on the podcast, but we need to address it Read more
Does Christian Hedonism help us understand the Bible? That is, does the emphasis on magnifying the worth of Jesus by delighting in him above all else help Read more
In Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount,” He deals with many topics and themes, but He saves this final scenario with something the people would remember. Read more
Audio Transcript God can prevent every trial from entering our lives. He can. And he doesn’t. Why not? That’s the question every believer must eventually Read more
Intimacy with God is available to you. It is as accessible to you as God’s promises. And God’s invitation to you to enjoy intimate fellowship Read more
“Find a piece of paper and something to write with.” With a smirk, my wife complied and braced herself for what might follow. The task Read more
I was waiting in line with my sons for a roller coaster when the T-shirt caught my eye: Kindness is free — so sprinkle that stuff Read more
Let’s put God’s absolute authority underneath that song like a rock foundation, so that you don’t feel that song just as poetic sentiment or musical Read more
Paul was one of the early leaders of the church, and he wrote much of the New Testament. In his letter to the Roman church, Read more
When you consider making renovations to your home, you have to pay attention to the structure. You can’t go in and just start removing walls. Read more
Should you marry the person you’re dating? Should you take that job offer in a different city? Which college should you attend? Should you adopt Read more
My aim in this article is to encourage Christians to be vaccinated, if they can do so with a good conscience and judicious medical warrant. Read more
A man sat along the road where one path broke into ten. A deep fog rested upon the land so no traveler could perceive each Read more
Audio Transcript God is our refuge and our fortress. And in that great refuge psalm of Psalm 91, we are given this glorious promise: “He Read more
Come, follow closely, and gaze for a moment upon a rare creature in his native habitat. There he is, drooling upon his pillow an hour Read more
Sometimes in the life of children of God, the only Question that flood our minds is, “Has God abandoned me?” we ask this question when Read more
Audio Transcript From the first year of this podcast, we decided to address mature topics and awkward questions. No apologies. If you’re comfortable asking it, Read more
Copyright © 2024 | 9News Nigeria by Nine Communications Nig Ltd