Author: Brian Horrobin

The apostle Paul told his star pupil in the faith, Timothy, to “study to show yourself approved.” The Christian faith will not seep into our lives through osmosis. WE need to break open our Bibles and really dig into the contents if we are to find the buried treasure contained therein. Timothy was willing to … [Read more…]

It might seem a little unconventional, and maybe even downright cruel, to hear a message about one’s appetite on Thanksgiving Sunday. However, there is much more to appetite than just food, and we must be careful to have ours in check if we want to enjoy a close walk with God. What are those things … [Read more…]

The apostle Paul came to the end of his life and communicated to his protégé, Timothy, that he was “longing” for Christ’s appearing. Perhaps it was his age and the fact that he knew the end was near, but this is something that every Christian should cherish. Our world is filled with many pleasures and … [Read more…]

We sometimes think of prayer as a last resort, a throwing up of the hands into the air and hoping for the best after all else has failed. But let’s consider what prayer would be like if, instead of a last-ditch effort, it was actually an assertive, “pushing the envelope” kind of request of God. … [Read more…]

Moses had a special tent set up just outside the camp where he had private meetings with God. It was during these pivotal times that the Lord disclosed powerful truths to him to share with the nation of Israel. The key to receiving the revelation was making the place of intimate communion with God a … [Read more…]

Sometimes a pastor can start thinking he is carrying the whole load himself. He may have brought this upon himself, or maybe others just did not step up to help. Either way, such a path is disastrous and will not promote the growth and health of a church. It is always better when each church … [Read more…]