How To Tell Conviction From Condemnation

by Dane Massey    (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.)      How do we tell the difference between the condemnation of the enemy and the conviction of the Holy Spirit, when it comes to sin in our lives?     In the Bible …

Yes, God Can Use You, Listen For His Call

by Kevin Burton    Peek into the book of Acts today Christian friend, and catch a glimpse of Lydia. And after doing so, be encouraged.    With no special credentials, no special ability, except avail-ability, Lydia stepped up to support the work of the Lord.    This was in Philippi, at the time, the most …

Kill Your Darlings, Destroy That Sin Virus

by Kevin Burton    Page 7 passed its 7th anniversary without any special post from me July 20, because my main computer was in the shop to get a virus cleaned out.    I know, should have had the anniversary post done ahead of time.    It’s quite possible I will get around to looking …

Loving The Truth In An Age Of Lies

by Dane Massey     (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.)      I’ve spent my week thinking on the love of the truth, as reflected in II Thessalonians 2:9-12.     “Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and …

Don’t Leave Buried, Treasures From The Bible

by Kevin Burton   If you knew there was gold buried in your back yard, how long would it take you to start digging?    Perhaps you would wait half a day, for the cover of darkness, so as not to alert your neighbors.    But you’d be on the job and make it a …

Listen To God Carefully, Trust Him Completely

by In Touch Ministries    Have you ever wished you could hear God more clearly?    Maybe you’ve prayed for guidance about a decision, a relationship, or your next steps—and then wondered whether you were hearing your own thoughts or His “still, small voice.”    Recognizing God’s voice is one of the most important parts …

You Were Born To Love Jesus, Other People

by Kevin Burton    My wife Jeannette sent me a devotional from the Bible app that leads with “Love is the beginning of everything.”    It’s written under the title, “The Great Love of Jesus.”    The closer I can stay to that theme and awareness, in what I do and say and pursue in …

Missing My Mom And Defining “Carry On”

by Kevin Burton “And when one of us is gone, and one of us is left to carry on, then remembering will have to do..” “You and Me Against The World” Helen Reddy    The first song I played after learning of my mother’s death on May 4, was “First Morning In Heaven,” by The …

The Road, The Race And The Finish Line

by Kevin Burton    Most of the words I share today come from Truth For Life, the Cleveland ministry founded by Alistair Begg. But I also imagine them coming also from my late mother.    They are words she might well have spoken in her final days.    Mom died May 4. She had close …

How To Start A Habit Of Mornings With God

by Pamela Palmer    Yesterday I presented seven reasons why you should spend early-morning time with God. Today, eight tips for how to get started: 1. Pray about It    Any new practice takes time and is more likely to take root in your life if you don’t overwhelm yourself. So pray about it and …