by Dr Delron Shirley | Dec 31, 2017 | Meditations
In Proverbs chapter twenty-three, we find an oft-quoted passage that I have frequently ministered and taught on — and even wrote a whole book about. Yet, I have always been rather perplexed concerning the context in which this passage appears. Verse seven...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Nov 30, 2017 | Meditations, Uncategorized
We often hear messages about faith that make us feel that having faith is the end to which we as Christians are to strive. On the contrary, the Peter admonished us to that faith should be considered as simply the starting point–the launching pad–for our...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Oct 31, 2017 | Meditations
I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one….I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and you have overcome the wicked one. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Oct 1, 2017 | Meditations
Our safari guide knew exactly what we wanted, and he was determined that we would not be disappointed. With his keen eye continually surveying the terrain, we crisscrossed the wildlife preserve until he finally gave us a hushed indication that he had spotted...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Sep 1, 2017 | Meditations
This present message is one of my favorite sermons to preach when I’m invited to speak to high school students. The title, “How to Succeed with Straight ‘F’s,” always gets their attention because they think that I’m going to tell them that they can still be successful...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Aug 1, 2017 | Meditations
In Joshua chapter seven, we read the interesting story of Joshua’s second conquest as he entered the Promised Land — his attack on the city of Ai, a city whose size is characterized by its tiny, little name. The surprising turn of events in this story is that...
