By Sower Ministries A group of visitors once asked an eighty-two-year-old his age. After answering their question he said, “I’m going to live until I die. And then I’m going to live forever!” Is it possible that he had Psalm 84 in mind and was reflecting on the words of the psalmist: “They go from […]
A man whose wealth exceeded his common sense was once asked, “How much money does a man need to be happy?” His reply was quick and honest: “Just a little more!” Many “things” promise satisfaction and happiness at a distance. But as possessions increase and wealth accumulates, expectations once valued are never fulfilled. It is […]
The powerful story behind “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” will change the way you sing it – because it was born from real faith, real sacrifice, and a martyr’s unwavering stand for Christ. By Chad Roberts I grew up singing the simple, yet powerful, song, “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” As a pastor, […]
GOD’S WORD: The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, “When you are helping the Hebrew women during childbirth on the delivery stool, if you see that the baby is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live.” The midwives, however, feared God […]
It was Sunday morning and James said to his mother, “I don’t feel good.” Worried she asked, “Where don’t you feel good?” Quickly he replied, “When I’m in church.” One psalmist wrote, “How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and […]
By Pastor Chad Roberts Are there times you feel inadequate when reading the Bible? The Scriptures can feel quite intimidating. While I have had the opportunity to travel to many nations, preaching the Gospel and training church leaders, I once did an online test that showed what percentage of the world I had visited. I […]
