by Steve S. | Dec 16, 2008 | God's Voice, Hell, Obedience, Prayer, purpose, Trust
“What good is It, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such a faith save him? (James 2:14) “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’...
by Steve S. | Oct 24, 2008 | faith, God's purpose, Israel, Oil, purpose, Shalom
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Hebrews 11:1-2) Last week we learned that faith – believing in God – is a lot more than holding some concept in our...
by Steve S. | Oct 16, 2008 | faith, God's purpose, God's Voice, purpose
“But someone will say, ‘You have faith; I have deeds.’ Show me your faith without deeds, and I’ll show you my faith by what I do.” (James 2:18) Last week we talked about responding to God. Really that’s all we can do. We can’t act...
by Steve S. | Aug 13, 2008 | God's purpose, Justice, peace, purpose, suffering
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?” (Psalm 22:1) When God Turns His Back Purpose Weekly, August 13, 2008 Vol. 2, Issue 29 Ever feel like that? It was David doing the talking...
by Steve S. | Apr 21, 2008 | faith, God's purpose, love, purpose
Purpose Vol. 2 Issue 8February 21, 2008 The weekly newsletter of True Potential Publishing Faithfulness But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.†(Galatians 5:22) Holman’s Illustrated...