by Bill Elliff
January 27, 2023
The religious leaders of Jesus’ day were driven by a tragic miscalculation of their own abilities. In their arrogance, they thought they didn’t need a Savior because they could be justified before God by their own “supposed” good works. And so, they rejected Christ. If you think you’re the savior, you’ll violently resist anyone who threatens your control.
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by Bill Elliff
January 26, 2023
I have stood many times in the Garden of Gethsemane, and I am always speechless. It is a sacred place, for this is where the final battle was won by our Savior. The cross and the tomb were outcomes of a prayer time. Without Gesthemane, there might not have been a cross and an empty tomb. The Garden of Eden and the Garden of Gethsemane are inextricably linked: bookends of our sin and God’s solution.
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by Bill Elliff
January 25, 2023
Our greatest questions in life all surround God’s will. “What is His path for me? What is the next, right step? Where should I go? What should I do next?” ... God is not capricious. He is not trying to confuse or manipulate us. He’s raising children, and we must see the classroom of decision-making as one of His best subjects. We must show up on time, listen to our kind Instructor, take detailed notes, and not leave our seat till the bell has rung.
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by Bill Elliff
January 21, 2023
Recently the Lord asked me this question: “Do you believe in Me enough to believe that if you never preached or wrote again, your PRAYING could accomplish just as much for My glory?” It was a sobering thought, and a prayer-elevating thought. For prayer brings God into the equation and can do anything God can do.
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by Bill Elliff
January 20, 2023
We do it all the time. It is rare in a marriage or a family for there to be an absence of quarreling.
No one likes it. It is not productive. Good, respectful conversations can be helpful, but the heat of a quarrel always leads to anger, disrespect, and an eroding of relationships. It dishonors others and rarely leads to good resolutions.
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by Bill Elliff
January 19, 2023
If we are wise, we will not stop in any decision until we have found the counsel of God. This comes through fervent study of His Word, surrendered listening to His Spirit, and a listening ear to the counsel from those around us who know God’s Word and can give wise counsel. These three means are like three lighthouses in a row that can give us clarity about anything and everything.
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by Bill Elliff
January 16, 2023
Is it worthwhile to spend your life pursuing God? Drawing near to Him? The greatest human king in history thought so. He was a man who went after God with all his heart. And the results of this Godward life were stunning.
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by Bill Elliff
January 15, 2023
Do you want to give a present to God that delights Him? Would you like to see His eyes light up with joy? It is incredible that this is possible, but we can, and the writer of Proverbs tells us how.
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by Bill Elliff
January 11, 2023
Everyone wants their life to count. There is inside of each of us the desire for significance, that our days on this earth will matter and the fruit of our lives will last.
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by Bill Elliff
January 10, 2023
Some people suck the life right out of you. When they speak, it is almost always contentious. Their responses and reasonings are shaped by past hurt or lingering bitterness. And hurting people hurt people.
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by Bill Elliff
January 06, 2023
Are you worried about anything today? Worry is a sin and a telling commentary about the state of your faith. It is sideways energy that destroys your days, creates unbelief in those around you, and keeps you from the calm, delightful trust that is your most compelling witness to a watching world.
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by Bill Elliff
January 04, 2023
I’ve been sitting at the bedside of a great man in our church these last few days. He was always a good man, but for many years he didn’t pursue the Lord with all his heart. He would tell you that he loved many worthless things and that there was a core of deception in his life.
Over a decade ago, he came to the end of himself ...
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