by Terry_Powell | Feb 15, 2021 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
On August 21, 2017, Columbia, South Carolina enjoyed almost three minutes of a total solar eclipse. What majesty, to stand in the twilight on a summer afternoon, glancing (carefully) at a blazing sun that was completely obscured by a black ball, the moon. Remembering...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 31, 2021 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith |
How does God define “wisdom”? One verse that sheds light on the meaning is Psalm 90:12: “So teach us to number our days, that we may present to Thee a heart of wisdom.” The context of this verse emphasizes the brevity of our earthly life, the...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 7, 2021 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
A SIMPLE YET PROFOUND INSIGHT FOR GOAL-SETTING AND RESOLUTIONS It is my conviction that we often fail to fulfill our New Year’s resolutions and other life goals because we don’t set those goals low enough. Yes, you read correctly. An enemy of succeeding...
by Terry_Powell | Jun 2, 2017 | Christian Living in the Trenches |
Repeatedly in His Word, God warns about the encroachment of pride. That’s because, as John Wesley put it, “All pride is idolatry.”When we’re proud, how does it show?More obvious answers include boasting about accomplishments (even when we’re subtle about it during...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 15, 2017 | Christian Living in the Trenches
So what?According to Johnny Miller, former pastor and past President of Columbia International University, that’s the most important question to ask when we study the Bible.The text says this (observation). So what?The text means this (interpretation). So...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 26, 2017 | Christian Living in the Trenches |
We can fool ourselves into thinking we’ve forgiven another person, when resentment still simmers beneath the surface of our hearts. I know this from painful experience. Warning: asking ourselves these questions may spur repentance toward God for our bitterness,...
