Topic > Christian Beliefs
Faith or Experience?
…the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. —Galatians 2:20
We should battle through our moods, feelings, and emotions into absolute devotion to the Lord Jesus. We must break out of our own little world of experience into abandoned devotion to Him. Think who the New Testament says Jesus Christ is, and then think of the despicable meagerness of the…
Staying Faithful In The Daily Routine Of Life
In sports, we all love watching the highlights of the slam dunks and the long touchdown passes. You don’t see many highlights of stretching and lay-up lines. But today on Discover the Word, the team and special guest Jeff Manion challenge us to stay focused and faithful in the mundane routine of life. It’s important! […]
Dumb Sheep, Good Shepherd
My friend Chad spent a year as a shepherd in Wyoming. “Sheep are so dumb that they’ll only eat what is right in front of them,” he told me. “Even if they’ve eaten all the grass in front of them, they won’t turn to look for a fresh patch—they’ll just start eating dirt!”
We laughed, and I couldn’t help but think about how often the Bible compares humans to sheep. No wonder we need a shepherd! But since sheep are so dumb, not just any shepherd will do. Sheep need a shepherd who cares about them. When the prophet Ezekiel wrote…
Serving God In The Ordinary
When you look at stories like Daniel in the lions’ den or David and Goliath, it’s easy to feel like your life is dull in comparison. But today on Discover the Word, the team and special guest Jeff Manion remind us that we can still serve God faithfully, even when life feels ordinary. In fact, […]
The Changed Life
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. —2 Corinthians 5:17
What understanding do you have of the salvation of your soul? The work of salvation means that in your real life things are dramatically changed. You no longer look at things in the same way. Your desires are new and the old things have lost their power to attract you.…
Confident Hope
Dr. William Wallace was serving as a missionary surgeon in Wuzhou, China, in the 1940s when Japan attacked China. Wallace, who was in charge of Stout Memorial Hospital at the time, ordered the hospital to load his equipment on barges and continue to function as a hospital while floating up and down rivers to avoid infantry attacks.
During dangerous times, Philippians 1:21—one of Wallace’s favorite verses—reminded him that if he lived, he had work to do for the Savior; but if he died, he had the promise of eternity with Christ. The verse took on special poignancy when he died while…
Fellowship in the Gospel
…fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ… —1 Thessalonians 3:2
After sanctification, it is difficult to state what your purpose in life is, because God has moved you into His purpose through the Holy Spirit. He is using you now for His purposes throughout the world as He used His Son for the purpose of our salvation. If you seek…
His Presence
The anxious father and his teenage son sat before the psychic. “How far is your son traveling?” the psychic asked. “To the big city,” the man replied, “and he will be gone for a long time.” Handing the father a talisman (a kind of good-luck charm), he said, “This will protect him wherever he goes.”
I was that boy. However, that psychic and that talisman could do nothing for me. While in that city, I put my faith in Jesus. I threw away the talisman and clung to Christ. Having Jesus in my life guaranteed God’s presence.
Thirty years later, my father,…
Learning The Power Of Gratitude
Do you tend to see life from a glass-half-full perspective? Or a glass-half-empty? Today on Discover the Word, the team, and special guest Jeff Manion challenge us to be grateful for the little things in life, and in the process hand our anxieties over to God. Take your seat at the table today on Discover […]
Sacred Service
I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ… —Colossians 1:24
The Christian worker has to be a sacred “go-between.” He must be so closely identified with his Lord and the reality of His redemption that Christ can continually bring His creating life through him. I am not referring to the strength of one individual’s personality being superimposed on another, but…
Even The Most Repetitive Tasks Can Make A Big Impact
Ever feel like life is so repetitive? The days turn to weeks, the weeks to months, the months to years. Well, today on Discover the Word, the team, and special guest Jeff Manion discuss the idea of “holy redundancy” and suggest that even the most repetitive tasks can make a lasting impact. Don’t miss the […]
The Unrivaled Power of Prayer
We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. —Romans 8:26
We realize that we are energized by the Holy Spirit for prayer; and we know what it is to pray in accordance with the Spirit; but we don’t often realize that the Holy Spirit Himself prays prayers in us which we cannot utter ourselves. When we are born again of…
Impacting Your Community With Day-To-Day Routines
We all long to make a difference with our life. But often, we view our daily responsibilities as insignificant. Today on Discover the Word, the team, and special guest Jeff Manion look at one woman in the Bible who made a big impact in her community by doing seemingly insignificant tasks. Discover how greatness is often […]
Intimate Theology
Do you believe this? —John 11:26
Martha believed in the power available to Jesus Christ; she believed that if He had been there He could have healed her brother; she also believed that Jesus had a special intimacy with God, and that whatever He asked of God, God would do. But— she needed a closer personal…
“Dream Big, Think Small”
When you follow the same routine day in and day out, it’s not long before life starts to feel boring and not very significant. But today on Discover the Word, the team, and special guest Jeff Manion argue that we can lead extraordinary lives by faithfully doing ordinary things over and over and over. Learn […]
