How You Can Unleash the Power of Prayer
Prayer is one of the most powerful tools the Christian possesses. James, in his epistle, reminds us of this potent force, particularly in the context of patience and perseverance as we await the return of the Lord. However, James is careful to emphasize that patience does not equate to passivity. Instead, it is an active […]
God is always faithful… even when we’re not!
You’ve likely heard before that God uses the picture of a marriage relationship as a metaphor of His relationship to His people. That’s one of the many reasons it’s important that Christian marriages stay together. Because when they fall apart, the picture is spoiled. In the Old Testament, Israel, the bride of God, was unfaithful […]
Feast on the Word of God!
I think everybody who goes to church has probably heard the expression, “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds out of the mouth of God!” That, of course, is a quotation from Jesus in Matthew 4:4 when He was tempted in the wilderness by the evil one to turn […]
Ask Stuart
Question: I believe the gospel, but I struggle to embrace it in a personal way. How do I make the step from knowing to trusting? Answer: Only the Holy Spirit can bring deep conviction of sin and the desire for genuine repentance. We have to first recognize the drawing power of the Holy Spirit. And then it […]
He will fill you up…
Psalm 23 contains some of the most famous verses of the Bible. I want to share a couple of them with you, and show you how through the living Word of God, you can experience true and lasting joy. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me…. (Psalm 23:4) […]
Recover your joy!
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10 How true it is. In Psalm 137, we find the Israelites in Babylon as refugees by coercion, slaves of cruel masters, far away from home with only bad memories as their company. Mockingly, the Babylonians tell them to “Sing us one of […]
Embrace your mission… and step into joy
Stuart’s Timeless Wisdom: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 In John 17, Jesus tells His disciples that He has completed His task and it’s time for Him to go to His Father. But He says […]
You pointed her to Truth!
We recently heard from a listener named Ellen in North Carolina, who shared… “I prayed for years that my family would accept Christ as their Savior. Then one day my niece did! But she was getting confused by various Bible teachers, so I gave her some of the Briscoes’ CDs. She called me so excited, […]
Courage Is Doing the Right Thing Scared
The story of Esther is a powerful one because it reminds us that God’s light always shines in the darkness—and that He can use you to be that light. Esther’s Hebrew name was Hadassah, which means “myrtle tree.” But the Persians renamed her, Esther, which means “little star.” And like a star, she shone brightly […]
Wisdom
Listen to Jill recite her poem below: Lord, give me a wise discerning heart To judge the hardest cause, Give me a prudent knowing heart A copy, Lord, of yours. And grant me health to serve you, Lord, And give me wealth to spend, On other’s needs than on my own So want and hunger […]
It’s you too!
Don’t you just love how God chooses to use ordinary people to accomplish His purposes? Because as members of the body of Christ, God promises to give every single believer spiritual gifts to bless and build up the Church. As I read through this newsletter, I’m filled with thankfulness for the abundant gift of wisdom […]
God’s pruning will make you prosper
Years ago, I went into the hospital with stomach pain. After examining me for a few moments, the doctors told me they needed to quickly take out my appendix. Easy enough, I thought. That’s a routine procedure. Eight days after my surgery, I was still in pain. So the doctor examined me once again and said, “You’ve […]