When someone asks a practicing Christian for their advice, that believer has a responsibility to the scriptures. If we begin our advice with the phrase, “well the Bible says…” we better make sure the Bible actually says what you think it says. You and I both need to be careful not to mix our opinion [...]
CJ Mahaney says in his book Humility, “Waiting is not resignation: waiting is an active trust in God to provide fulfillment in his perfect timing.”[1] People who are waiting on the Lord aren't lazy, but they are free from frenzy. They don’t think they have to make everything happen themselves. They trust that God hears their prayers and [...]
When the Bible describes God, it often uses the scriptural word “almighty.” “Almighty” has the same definition as “omnipotent.” It means “having an infinite and absolute plentitude of power.” The ESV translation of the Bible uses the word “Almighty” to describe God 58 times, but it is never used to describe anybody else or anything else in the [...]
God’s power is both infinite and undiminishing. His power is often displayed in creation, but His creative works only give us a glimpse of all that He possesses. We could think of His works like a battery. When a battery is charged, it stores power that was given to it from another much more powerful source. [...]
The Bible teaches that God does not change. He remains the same eternally. Theologians often use term "immutable" to describe God' unchanging nature. It is a divine perfection that is not often acknowledged in the church with more than a brief statement from time to time. However, God' immutability is one of the most significant [...]
Many people are concerned about the changes happening right now in our country. Many of the believers who gather at Canyon are very patriotic and care deeply for this great country of ours. As Christian Americans, we have a special interest in seeing our country make decisions that invite God's blessing and protection. At the [...]
Pastor Mark Stafford All Power Belongs to God A Study on God’s Omnipotence as seen in Psalms 62 God’s power is both infinite and undiminishing. His power is displayed in creation, but His creative works only give us a glimpse of the power that He possesses. We could think of His works [...]
Introduction How many of you have ever been talked into camping for a weekend in a tent? My family has talked me into it a couple of times. I have a picture of a tent like the one I used to have. Off the top of my head, I could tell you [...]
Introduction I came across a list on the internet of things that “almost every person in the world wants.” Here are the top 10 items off that list: 1. To love and to feel loved. 2. A career or other kind of vocation that is meaningful and utilizes your talents. 3. Healthy and happy [...]
Introduction Imagine with me that there are three people who are trying to swim from Hawaii to Japan. The first swimmer is not a very good swimmer at all. He hits the beach, gets just past the waves. About 500 yards from the shore, he sinks into the water and drowns. The second swimmer [...]
