Feature Article #1
Under God Or Underdog?
When we place ourselves under God’s authority, we are not putting ourselves in the position of the underdog (one at a disadvantage and expected to lose).
Instead, we are putting ourselves under the protection and care of almighty God.
Feature Article #2
WD-40 For The Soul
It is said that one can fix anything with duct tape and WD-40, although a big hammer helps as well.
On a side note, it is surprising to know that one of the things duct tape is not to be used on is a furnace duct. The name actually comes from the canvas it is made from, not from what it is intended to be used for.
Feature Article #3
God’s Drill Brings Forth A Gusher Of Faith
Texas, as we all know, is rich in oil. That oil was in the ground for thousands of years until it was discovered around the turn of the twentieth century.
The oil was there all along, but someone had to find a way to get it out of the ground. How did they do it?
Feature Article #4
Think Twice Before Speaking Once
Perhaps one of the greatest individual qualities (as well as most valuable skills needed in building relationships) we as humans have is the ability to think before we speak.
If we have a tendency to speak hastily in anger and regret our actions at leisure, the childhood admonition to count to ten before speaking will still serve us well.
Feature Article #5
Fill Up The Spiritual Gas Tank
Jesus Himself set the example for us to follow regarding attending church. The Bible tells us that it was His habit to attend services in the house of God.
The Bible also tells us not to abandon the assembling of ourselves together. Why is God concerned about our attending church?
Feature Article #6
Controlling Our Emotions
Many sincere people have the false idea that being a victorious Christian means one is always calm and undisturbed. Never grieved or upset. Never angry or moved by anything. Unemotional stone faces.
Nothing could be farther from the truth, or more unrealistic. God made man a spiritual being. Therefore, he is moved and dominated by powerful emotions.
Feature Article #7
Don’t Blame God
Why do bad things happen to good people? That is the age-old question. What are some of the answers people give?
- God is trying to teach us something.
- God is getting back at us for something we did or did not do.
- There is no God and things just happen.
Feature Article #8
We Must Surrender Our Lives
We often think of surrender as losing something. However, when Jesus willingly went to the Cross so we could have abundant life, we did not lose anything.
In fact, we gained everything! It was truly the ultimate act of surrender.
Feature Article #9
Let Our Hearts And Lives Shout
If you are a believer in God and the Lord Jesus Christ, like myself, we would never dream Psalm 14:1 could apply to us. After all, we are believers! We would never say that there is no God.
However, maybe we should think again. It is true that with our mouths we would never say something like that, but what about with our actions?
Feature Article #10
Step Out Of The Boat
It is easy to be so afraid of making a mistake that we never get around to stepping out on faith.
We can spend all our time wondering, “Is this faith? Or is it presumption? What if we exercise our faith for something and find out later we have missed God’s will?”
Feature Article #11
Enduring Hardships
Do you know people who seem to never have a problem? They have plenty of money, are never sick and everything goes right for them (including all of their personal relationships… whether with significant others or friends).
However, they would not know God if they met Him coming down the sidewalk? Yet, you are struggling.
