Staying Young
From the archives of Oral Roberts The psalmist was rejoicing in the Lord when he wrote, [God] fills my life with good things! My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! (Psalm 103:5 TLB). Yes, our bodies will deteriorate, but our minds and spirits are to remain strong. God teaches us to get rid of our […]
Freedom… a Responsibility
Richard Roberts – Fourth of four parts Many years ago there was a great American exotic bird hunter who went to the darkest jungles of Africa in search of rare and exotic birds to bring home to the St. Louis Zoo. On this particular trip, he captured many birds, but one was a very tiny, […]
‘I Change Not’
Richard Roberts – Third of four parts Some people believe that a good conscience is simply an excuse for a poor memory. A strong definition of conscience is “the instrument of discernment within the inner soul to determine right from wrong in a spiritual matter.” Reason will justify what conscience condemns. “Well, it’s all right. […]
We Live With Our Choices
Richard Roberts – Second of four parts I heard about a man who wanted to join the military, but he hated to march. So he went to the Army recruiter and was signing up when he asked the question, “Do you march in the Army?” And they said, “Do we march? Yes, Sir, we march!” […]
How Free Is Freedom?
Richard Roberts – First of four parts We are never free enough to escape community. If you hurt, I also hurt. I am inextricably tied to you. Jesus said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me’ (Matthew 25:40). What I do has […]
A Three-Word Prayer
Richard Roberts Can you imagine what it was like for Peter when he stepped onto the troubled Sea of Galilee and began to walk on the water toward Jesus? (See Matthew 14:22˗33.) The Lord said to Peter, “Come,” and you talk about a new world! Suddenly a man — not the Son of God — […]
The Determined Widow
From the archives of Oral Roberts Suppose you were to pray to God and receive no response from Him whatsoever. Would you think that your prayers had not been heard? One day Jesus told His disciples a story to illustrate their need for persistent prayer and to show them that they must never give up […]
The Spirit of God
Lindsay Roberts If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwells in you. — Romans 8:11 When you accept Christ as your Savior, the very same Spirit that raised Christ […]
God Is In Control!
Richard Roberts On April14, 1865, after President Abraham Lincoln had been shot, thousands of people wandered aimlessly through the streets of Washington. They were like lost children, waiting for someone to tell them what to do. In the middle of the confusion and tears, a man stood on the steps of the U.S. Capitol and […]
Following without Fear
From the archives of Evelyn Roberts “Come, follow me,” Jesus said. — Matthew 4-19 NIV Years ago I attended a retreat, and during the devotions-in-motion portion, our leader asked us to find a partner, close our eyes, and let our partner lead us around the room while we sang, “Where He Leads Me I Will […]