Prayer is an amazing act. It is literally a conversation with God where we can pour our hearts out to him, thank him, intercede for others, and listen to what God is saying to us through the impressions the Holy Spirit places on our hearts and minds.
Here are the top four most helpful ways to partner with AGW Ministries: 1. Would you pray about making a $10 monthly donation? This would greatly assist people all over the world who desire to apply the word of God to their lives. You can see the donation options and donate securely by clicking here. … Read more
I met Michael while working at a Christian drug rehab center in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a coworker of mine, and he has one of those testimonies you’ll never forget. But there was one part of it that has especially stuck with me.
What does the Bible say about false prophets and teachers? Jesus said in Matthew 7:15-16, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits.” Whenever Jesus tells us to “beware,” he means this in the most literal sense. As Christians we … Read more
What does the Bible say about sleep? This is an important question considering that anywhere from one-third of our life will be spent on earth with our eyes closed, slumbering away in our beds. That’s a lot of time sleeping! So what does God think about sleep? Can we sleep too much, too little, and … Read more
So what does the Bible say about personal responsibility? Throughout the Bible, the real problem was not the Philistines, Egyptians, Syrians, or Romans. It was not the Red Sea, the lack of water, or the absence of food for the people. Nothing could hinder God’s purpose for his people other than the people themselves.
If we don’t have tears in our eyes and a deep grief in our hearts when we talk about hell, we are not truly grasping even the smallest percent of its terror. In my human limitedness, I despise the idea of people going to hell for eternity. But as Augustine said, “If you believe what … Read more
Well this is kind of awkward. Anytime you hear the word “masturbation” in a sermon, a small group, or just in the presence of another human, all kinds of uncomfortable things start to happen. The room goes quiet, faces get red, throats are cleared as people shift in their seats, we all avoid eye-contact, and … Read more
What does the Bible say about betrayal? What are some biblical examples of betrayal? And how can we avoid becoming a betrayer? When answering questions like these, the name Judas is unavoidable. Judas will be forever remembered as “the betrayer.” So here are 3 biblical lessons we can learn from Judas that will help us … Read more
Why can’t we understand God completely? It would be a great travesty if we were able to understand God completely. Life is more than confusing. With all its twists and turns and movements without knowing where we are headed, it is no surprise that at times we wish we could fully understand what God is … Read more