How Renewing a Right Spirit Helps Our Purity
A right spirit has to be renewed, not only daily, but often many times in any given day.
The Role of Hate in the Battle for Purity
Hate can be a powerful weapon in your battle for purity!
The Role of Gratitude in Living a Life of Purity
I have found that gratitude is a powerful tool in living a life of purity.
A Devotional Thought Regarding the Pursuit of Purity
I found 7 reminders about the pursuit of purity
Be Still – One of the Great Needs of Our Day
Be Still, and Know that I am God (Psalm 46:10a) Be still! It takes stillness to know God, to reflect, to hear God’s voice, to think, to wonder, to worship, to gain wisdom.. In the busyness of our lives (or perhaps just in the distractedness) we have too little time to be still and quiet,…
Christmas Week Meditations No. 1
Do you have some favorite Christmas passages? I do. This week I am celebrating Christmas by meditating through several of my favorites. Luke 2:8-20 is one of them. In this passage, Luke records the story of the angels appearing to the shepherds who “were abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night”…
Thoughts on David and Goliath
I feel like I have known the I Samuel 17 story of David and Goliath my entire life! And I never tire of reading it and learning from it. Here are some thoughts from my recent devotions: Ordinary responsibilities often result in extra-ordinary opportunities. David is well known for his shepherding. He is watching the…
The Power of the Tongue!
James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. All of us have ample occasions to observe our words and the words of those around us. Especially our own words. Are you that way? This verse always convicts…
You and Me and the Local Church
The importance of the local church cannot be understated. “Jesus died for the church,” we are told in the Bible. “The gates of hell will not prevail against the church,” Jesus said. The church is as old as the ministry of Jesus Himself and is a vital part of any believer’s success as well…
Could I hinder revival by judging my brother?
I have no idea how many times I have preached from the writings of James! It is a revival book and a powerful one at that. They needed to return to obedience (to do the Word and not just hear it); they needed to deal with the way they were treating people (to have respect…
Evangelist Dave Young 