Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
If there is one topic you should get excited about as a believer in Jesus Christ, it is heaven. I would even say if you can’t get excited about heaven, then you need to check your heart because heaven...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Whenever you write something that mentions anything political there is a risk people will not hear what you are trying to say. By nature, politics and elections are divisive, often leading to division...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
“But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons” (Galatians...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
It is possible you have heard people offering up prayers, and within the prayer they would begin to decree and declare. Often the prayer may go something like this,“I decree in the name of Jesus that ...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
As a citizen of a country, you are granted certain rights. For example, you have the right to vote, the right to work, and the right to pay taxes (even though that is a right I would gladly give up if...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Worship is a privilege only true believers can enjoy. As believers, God invites us into his presence and gives us the ability to come before the throne of grace. One way we enter his presence is throu...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
One of the best ways to study the Bible is to do it together as a group. The beauty of group study is accountability and motivation. The dynamics of the group can keep you on task and help you stay di...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
False prophets have been around honestly since the very beginning. You could say that the first false prophet appeared in the Garden of Eden with the serpent’s lie to Adam and Eve. The truth of the ma...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
I don’t know if you are a fan of the Indiana Jones movies, but one of them was called “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” In the movie, Indiana goes on an expedition looking for the Ark of the Covenant. Obviou...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
We have all heard it said before that God has a plan for your life. And it’s not just any plan but a good plan. These aren’t just ideas we conjure up to make ourselves feel good, this is what God has ...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
What is the connection between faith and deeds (or works)? In the letter James wrote he asks the same question. Consider what he said,“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to ha...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of cold water. I know you may have another favorite, and in the Southern part of the United States it’s hard to compete with sweet tea...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
If you ever have a conversation about the Bible with someone, especially someone who is a skeptic or unbeliever, the question of contradictions in the Bible may come up. Some people have legitimate co...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Have you ever felt like God is mad at you? Have you ever thought this is it, after what I have just done there is no way God will ever forgive me? Have you made promise after promise to “do better”? H...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7Whenever there is unrest, the cry that prevails is the need for peace....
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
According to Hebrews 11:1 faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. Faith is critical to your walk with God because without it there is no possibility of pleasing him...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
I believe one of the greatest gifts God has given you is hope. After all, that is what his promises are designed to do – inspire hope. It gives us the ability to look at any situation and know that re...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).Over the years, I have discovered that one of the most misrepresented and misunderstood membe...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
John 1:1 in my opinion is the most important verse in the entire gospel of John. When you understand what John 1:1 means you will see that it shapes the lens by which you must look at Jesus throughout...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Regardless of how wonderful a church is, that church may still experience conflict. Having conflict is not the biggest problem. How you deal with it is. As humans, we may have differing opinions about...