Renewed Focus on Insight
After 26 years as senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, Pastor Chuck will step down in October 2024 at age 90. He will continue ministry through Insight for Living, focusing on mentoring, podcasts, and writing.
After 26 years as senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, Pastor Chuck will step down in October 2024 at age 90. He will continue ministry through Insight for Living, focusing on mentoring, podcasts, and writing.
Father, I call to You, my great God. Speak to me through this ancient book. Talk in terms that I can understand, and begin a work of changing my thinking so that I can change my way of living. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Jabez’s heartfelt prayer moved the Lord’s hand of mercy: “God granted him his request” (4:10). By answering Jabez’s prayer, the Lord elevated him as an honourable, distinguished, and respected man in Israel.
Confrontations are never easy. We always run the risk of straining a relationship but the risk is worth the reward when the person is restored. Father, when I must confront someone, please send me. I don’t want to go on my own or in my own strength.
Father, when I’m tempted to compromise my convictions and break my vows, remind me of Uriah’s example of consistency, commitment, trustworthiness, and loyalty to the end.
This Searching the Scriptures study showcases Abigail, an intelligent and beautiful woman who appears only briefly in the grand narrative of Scripture, but who sparkles with wisdom and faith.
Father, thank You for being with me when I’m tempted to sin. As You promised, give me strength to resist temptation. Help me see beyond my sin, that I might desire only You and Your ways and the sweetness of the good gifts You offer.
People of integrity refuse to waver in their principles, regardless the temptation. They follow God’s way even though no one else goes with them. Even though everyone else opposes them they endure with faithful obedience.
One biblical figure encountered the fiercest storms, but his 80-plus years of walking with God taught him that upholding an unshakable integrity is the best way to get through adversity. His name is Daniel.
This Christmas season, let’s keep our heart and eyes on our Lord and Saviour by remembering His first coming on that Holy Night, and be encouraged that His second coming is imminent.