July 17 The Miracle of Belief “My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom …” (1 Corinthians 2:4). Paul was a scholar and an orator of the highest degree; he was not speaking here out of a deep sense of humility, but was saying that when he preached the gospel, […]
July 8 Will To Be Faithful “… choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve …” (Joshua 24:15). A person’s will is embodied in the actions of the whole person. I cannot give up my will—I must exercise it, putting it into action. I must will to obey, and I must will to receive God’s Spirit. When […]