You are responsible for speaking up and out when another brother or sister in Christ has wronged you. When you don’t talk directly to them but around them, you disobey Jesus and do not help your brother or sister come out of sinful behavior patterns.
Author Archives: RyanRiceSr
Refresh Your Prayer Life
Jesus is our model for prayer, and he found refreshment in His time alone with the Father. How much more should we follow this example?
The Believers Authority-Part 1
Christian, we are but finite human beings under the infinite hand of the Sovereign God of the Universe. Jesus Christ has the authority and power, not Satan nor us
My Prayer is Better Than Yours
There are no second-class citizens in the Kingdom of God. The Lord adopts sons and daughters into his family and welcomes all of us at his table. He hears his children who pray to him.
The secret struggle of mental health
Breaking news, your humanity doesn’t change, and struggles are still a reality for the follower of Christ. Sadly many suffer in silence because to admit you struggle is equivalent to a lack of faith.
Benny Hinn and My Bad Theology
We can be taught wrong and believe it to be accurate, not because we can back it up from Scripture, but because of authority, “prophet,” “apostle”, “pastor”, said so. Yet, we never check or test to see if what they are teaching is biblical or sound.
The Anxious Pastor
For some of us, we have been preaching the truth that we need to apply to our weary hearts. The rest of Christ is not just for those in the pew but also for the pastor.
More Peacemakers and Less Peacekeepers
People raised as peacekeepers lack the skills to be peacemakers because of either trauma or non-existent conflict resolution skills. One folds and buckles under conflict, while the other is assured of the peace they have and works to make peace with others.
WHO LIED ON GOD?
So, who lied on God? Well, every person who said, “God said, Donald Trump will be the president again.”
A Gift I Purchased
For me, the simple act of hanging a family photo on the wall of my home says this is the place our kids have security and love. For years I lived with the insecurity that whenever I lived could suddenly change, why put down any roots?