Tag: Faith

When Fear Reveals a Lack of True Faith

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JEFF TURNER

Revelation 21:8 lists several traits of those who do not belong to Christ, including unbelief, immorality, idolatry, lying, and fear. In this context, fear does not simply mean having doubts about one’s salvation. It can also mean cowardice. It can mean shrinking back from standing firm in faith.

Jesus illustrated this in the parable of the soils in Matthew 13. Some people gladly receive the word, but because their faith has no deep root, trouble or persecution causes them to turn away. Others hear the word, yet the worries of life and the pull of wealth choke their spiritual growth, leaving them fruitless.

This kind of fear shows itself in those who avoid hardship for the sake of the gospel. They may appear to believe for a time, but their response to trials reveals otherwise. Such people eventually depart because they were never truly part of the family of faith.

They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be evident that they all are not of us.

1 John 2:19

Making God the Centre of Your Life

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FLOYD ROGERS

Have you ever made a clear choice to seek God above everything else? This means more than just believing in Him. I’m asking about coming to Him in every kind of moment, whether things are good or difficult. It’s about asking Him to lead you, to bring calm in times of stress, and to help you understand what He wants for your life.

Seeking God also means being open to what He might show you, even if it reveals something in your life that needs to change. It’s a deep desire to grow closer to Him, to want more than just a basic connection. Believers who follow the Spirit long to know God in a more personal way, not just as Saviour and Lord, but as someone active in the details of their everyday lives.

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.

Matthew 6:33

When Obedience Leads to True Awareness

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AMY TURNER

Peter’s encounter with Jesus at the lake teaches a clear lesson about faith and humility. After a long night of failed fishing, Peter had nothing to show for his effort. When Jesus asked him to put the nets out again, Peter hesitated, believing it would be pointless. He may have questioned why a carpenter was giving advice to an experienced fisherman. Still, he chose to follow the command.

The result was astonishing. The nets filled to the point of breaking. Faced with this sign of God’s involvement, Peter dropped to his knees and confessed that he was a sinful man. He realized just how weak he was on his own, and felt ashamed of his doubt when he was told to put his net in the water.

Awareness of our weakness should bring us closer to God. He calls us even in our failures.

Everything that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I certainly will not cast out.

John 6:37

God Is Bigger Than What You’re Facing

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FLOYD ROGERS

Whatever difficulty you’re dealing with—whether it’s new or something that’s been part of your life for years—it does not surpass God’s power. No matter the size or weight of your problem, God is still above it. He doesn’t turn away when you come to Him with your fears, doubts, or stress. He remains calm and present.

God pays attention to everything that troubles you. He cares about each worry and every challenge. And because He is greater than any problem, He is able to handle it. He may not handle it the way we think it should be handled, but he knows the difference between our wants and our needs. That truth brings peace and confidence. You don’t need to carry it all alone, because God is strong enough to carry it with you.

Shouldn’t prayer be about changing us to be in God’s will rather than asking God to bend to our desire?

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6–7

The Rogers Family affirms the Lord’s eternal presence, power with “He’s Still God”

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SPECIAL HORIZON & SONLITE RECORDS

Arden, North Carolina (September 26, 2025) — For their Horizon Records debut, The Rogers Family have chosen a rollicking affirmation of the Lord’s eternal presence and power that exemplifies the group’s respect for the Southern Gospel tradition — and their mastery of the genre’s signature harmonizing.

“We’re so excited to officially release our brand new single, ‘He’s Still God,'” enthuses Rebekah Shields, who takes the lead through most of the song. “This upbeat and joyful song has quickly become one of our favorites to sing, and we pray it becomes an encouragement to you as well. No matter what life brings, it’s a powerful reminder that He’s still God… and He’s still on the throne!”

Kicked off with an interchange between legendary studio multi-instrumentalist David Johnson’s fiddle and the piano of the family’s mother, Kim Shields, “He’s Still God” features the group’s own creative arrangement. Its first verse is sung by the trio of youngsters — Rebekah, Samuel and Hannah Shields — but another verse follows as Rebekah takes the lead, and as the song progresses, the shape of the chorus is repeatedly recast, with different voices emerging to take the lead and offer the triumphant lyric:

He’s still God (He’s still God), who rolled back the troubled water
He’s still God (He’s still God) and He’s still in control
He’s still God (He’s still God) though the world may be raging
He’s still God (He’s still God) He can calm your troubled soul
When it seems (when it seems that) that you have been defeated
Speak His name (Speak His name) and you are not alone
He’s ever listening (He’s ever listening) for the cry of His children
He’s still God (He’s still God) and He’s still on the throne

With its snappy call-and-response, down home feeling and intricately intertwined voices, “He’s Still God” offers both a memorable listening experience and, for those who have not yet heard them, an outstanding introduction to The Rogers Family.