R. L. Wilson

The Gifts of Christmas

By R. L. Wilson / December 20, 2023

“The giving of gifts is a natural response to Jesus’ stupendous act of self-giving, when he laid aside his glory and was born into the human race.”[1] What is the…

My Response to God’s Gift

By R. L. Wilson / December 13, 2023

It should come as no surprise to you that we at the John Ankerberg Show would focus our attention on God’s incredible gift as described in John 3:16 during this…

Loved and Accepted in Christ

By R. L. Wilson / December 11, 2023

In his book Galatians For You, Timothy Keller says that the gospel is “the message that we are more wicked than we ever dared believe, but more loved and accepted…

Psalm 139 – A Prayer of Thanksgiving

By R. L. Wilson / November 15, 2023

A look at Psalm 139 – A Prayer of Thanksgiving Verses 1-6 Dear Omniscient Father, you know everything about me. Even the things I might want to keep hidden from…

The Cost of Prayer

By R. L. Wilson / October 3, 2023

What is the cost of prayer? Just do a Google search on “Verses about prayer,” and you will find commands and promises such as these: It should be clear that…

Does God Listen When We Pray?

By R. L. Wilson / September 19, 2023

Philip Yancey says that “Is God listening” is a common question for a Christian to ask.[1] And it certainly does seem like at times the ceiling is closed to us,…

The Armor of God Part 7 – Pray in the Spirit

By R. L. Wilson / September 12, 2023

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not…

The Armor of God Part 6 – The Sword of the Spirit

By R. L. Wilson / September 6, 2023

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not…

The Armor of God Part 5 – The Helmet of Salvation

By R. L. Wilson / August 29, 2023

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not…

Happy Labor Day

By R. L. Wilson / August 29, 2023

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Labor Day holiday “is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many…