Graceful Truth

COMING BACK TO GOD

by Bill Elliff August 10, 2023

Every follower of Christ has seasons where they drift from God. The allurement of the world, the weakness of our flesh, and the enemy's attack regularly pull us. We are not instantly delivered from a hostile world when we come to Christ in faith and the matter of nearness to God must be cultivated.

DEALING WITH BASELESS CRITICISM

by Bill Elliff March 29, 2023

As a pastor for the last 55 years, I have had the joy of being encouraged and blessed and prayed for by so many people. It is what carries you in your task of shepherding people. As I look back over five decades of ministry, their love has dramatically enriched my life.

But also, a pastor leads. And when anyone leads, there are almost always some who disagree.

ARE WE OBLIVIOUS TO THE GREATEST TRAGEDY IN THIS MOMENT?

by Bill Elliff April 01, 2020

It is sad to lose something that you value … Your health. Your relationships. Your financial employment and possessions. Maybe even your home. Your ability to be with others.

But there is one loss that is greater than all the rest ...

OUR DAILY BREAD PROVIDER

by Bill Elliff February 14, 2020

The great purpose in the daily provision of God for us is to teach us that “man does not live on bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Deuteronomy 8:3) In other words, trusting Him and seeing Him supply for our needs daily builds our faith. And faith is God’s operating system with man.

THE INEXHAUSTIBLE ABILITY OF GOD

by Bill Elliff January 13, 2020

THE "I WILL" OF GOD

by Bill Elliff January 08, 2020

There are over 7,000 of these promises in Scripture to us! This is God’s operating system with man. He gives us a faith directive and promises the results. And, He is always faithful.

He is saying, “I WILL” to you today, if you will listen to Him through His word and follow Him in obedience, trusting in His promises. One of the greatest tragedies at the end of our lives will be to realize how much more we could have experienced of God if we had believed and obeyed our “I WILL” God.

NEUTRALIZING THE GREATEST ENEMY YOU HAVE

by Bill Elliff November 20, 2019

Why would you let the devil deceive you, whispering lies with no resistance? Be aware today of his intrusion. Recognize the thoughts in your mind that are not of God and resist them in prayer. As you face any part of your day, pray a prayer of resistance, reminding the devil that he has no legal right to your life and the lives of those around you.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN HURT?

by Bill Elliff November 15, 2019

If you look closely, there are probably some broken places in your heart where you have never accepted God’s sovereign working and thanked God. There are people that you still need to forgive and release to from your courtroom (where you are judge, jury, and executioner) to God’s courtroom. As you do, you will discover that nothing can really hurt the true, forgiving believer for their God works “all things together for good” for His purposes to conform them to the image of His Son!

THE HOLINESS THAT SEES GOD

by Bill Elliff September 06, 2019

Pay attention to holiness. Be intentional about all He has already said to you. Set aside deliberate time to fast, pray, and read and meditate on His Word. Be extremely careful about your obedience.

And then, cry out to Him for greater intimacy. For as clear as His conditions are for you to see Him, they are clearly promised! He desires to reveal Himself to you more than you are aware for He is a God of perfect love towards you.