The Blog
Blog posts on diverse topics, biblical insights, and the most popular episodes from
the Food For Your Soul Podcast by Dr. D. Richard Ferguson
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How to Have a PRODUCTIVE Relationship with Christ – 2 Peter 1:8
Are You Truly Effective for Christ? How would you define an impactful, productive life? Peter gives a definition that wouldn’t even occur to most people. But it’s a definition that gives hope to everyone, regardless of your age, health, skills, or any other factor. A powerful, effective life is within your reach! Unlock a Fruitful Life with 2 Peter 1:8!
Fragile Faith: Why Can’t I Stay Strong? – 2 Peter 1:6
Every virtue in the Bible becomes worthless if it doesn’t last. So perseverance is essential for every aspect of the Christian life.
Which Title Would You Pick?
Volume one of my two-part series on what the Bible says about overcoming anxiety (Peace through Faith) was released in February. The second volume, which focuses on trusting God, is due out later this year. I'd love your help on choosing a title. Of the two options...
Why Have You Forsaken Me? Did God Forsake Jesus? – Mark 15:34
The Father didn’t abandon Jesus in the sense of rejecting him. God accepted the sacrifice Jesus was offering and was pleased by it.
Got Grace? – Sermon on 2 Peter 1:1
The Holy Spirit inspired them to say some form of “Grace to you” 31 times. If it’s that important for us to get more grace, why do we so seldom ask God for more grace in our prayers for ourselves and others?
End Anxiety with Promised Peace
Trust is one of those biblical terms that is so common that it can lose its meaning. We often “trust” God in general, but not in particular. We trust him for the big things someday but not the little things right now. We entrust our eternal destiny to him, but we have no idea what it means to trust him today from noon to three.