Getting Your Thinking Straight
From the archives of Oral Roberts “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” —Romans 10:9 According to the Word of God, fear is the opposite or “reversed” form of faith. “How?” you may ask. Look […]
“What Is in Your Hands?”
Richard Roberts David had only a slingshot in his hands when he fought the giant, Goliath… but he was good with that slingshot! When David was given permission by Saul to fight the mighty Goliath, he chose not to use Saul’s armor, but instead use his slingshot and his faith. He killed the mighty giant […]
God is Present in Times of Trouble
From the archives of Oral Roberts God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. —Psalm 46:1 It’s when you are in trouble that God’s face shines the brightest. That’s when His face emerges above the storm clouds. It’s when you are in trouble that God appears to you the strongest. That’s […]
The Devil is Loose
From the archives of Oral Roberts – Second of two parts The devil is loose! He once had his abode in heaven, but he was cast out with one-third of the angels that followed him. Those angels became demon spirits. And Lucifer, the archangel who was cast out, became the devil, our adversary, our tempter, […]
Satan Is the Accuser of the Brethren
From the archives of Oral Roberts – First of two parts The Bible says the devil is shrewd and subtle. First Peter 5:8 says he is our adversary. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. The apostle Peter warns us against the […]
Causing Faith to Come
Richard Roberts So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. — Romans 10:17 Oklahoma is “oil country.” Men drill deep into the ground for oil, causing the oil to come rushing up from the earth. In days past, before the sophisticated machinery the drillers have today, one could often hear […]
I Was There
From the archives of Oral Roberts I wasn’t there when Jesus miraculously walked on the water and stilled the storm. I wasn’t there when He took the loaves and fishes and multiplied them to feed the multitude. I wasn’t there when He forgave the harlot, healed the leper, and restored sight to the blind man. […]
A Turn-Around Point
From the archives of Evelyn Roberts Have you ever found yourself driving down the road, realize you were going the wrong direction, and said to yourself, “I’m going the wrong way. I need to find a place to turn around?” No doubt you started looking immediately for a wide place in the road, a driveway, […]
Make a Faith Declaration-2
Richard Roberts – Second of two parts We need to learn how to forgive. There are medical doctors who say that there are some sicknesses and diseases that can be traced to unforgiveness. Why? Because unforgiveness leads to bitterness, and bitterness causes you to turn inward on yourself. It can make you sick. So, learn […]
Make a Faith Declaration
Richard Roberts – First of two parts Jesus said in Mark 11:22–23: “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever […]