Today’s verse challenges us to answer the question Do you believe? We can have our heads filled with knowledge of scripture and great stories of everything that has happened to everyone one else, but at the end of the day, when you’re by yourself, do you believe? Furthermore, is that belief followed up by action? […]
Great teachers are always pointing to something other than themselves and then working to help others understand that very thing. As a primary writer of the New Testament, Paul did exactly that; constantly proclaiming and pointing to Jesus Christ. His heart longed for Jesus and for others to know that same joy. His new […]
What do we do when the internal and external battles we face are overwhelming? We cry out to the one who is sovereign over all of it. For it is He who has the power to help us endure or change our circumstances. God is forever teaching us that we need not be overwhelmed […]
There is but one way to righteousness, and that way is personally trusting Christ as our Lord and Savior. In doing so, we are said to be “in Christ”. Chapter 5 indicates that each man must give account for His actions in this life, yet if we are in Christ we are a […]
At a very young age our flesh’s desire to acquire is encouraged and if we are like most, we set goals to step up our game and get some really cool stuff; a car, house, entertainment system, laptop, etc. So is money evil? Scripture teaches us that where your treasure is, there your heart […]
There are plenty of things in this life that look great from the outside. However; where your heart is determines the success of your journey. God sees more than just your actions. He has insight to your motives. When your heart is completely given to Christ and His work you can not fail. […]
There are plenty of things in this life that look great from the outside. However; where your heart is determines the success of your journey. God sees more than just your actions. He has insight to your motives. When your heart is completely given to Christ and His work you can not fail. […]
When we plant, we don’t know the exact time the plant will yield fruit. Plants require weeding, watering and overall care, even before you you can see a sprout. Weeding without seeing fruit can be quite discouraging. We must keep our eyes, and thereby our minds recalling how sweet the fruit is. For in due […]
I have to confess there was a time when I thought the best solution for all my pain and hurt was my success. Along with that self-help-guided thought came a self-centered life. It became all about me and my success. I became someone who was successful and miserable instead of unsuccessful and miserable. I […]
God promised life and longevity and simply commanded His people to love Him and obey Him. Have you noticed that when fueled by love, people will work tirelessly to the point of exhaustion and never give up. I want to be driven by that kind of love. Love is powerful and it produces a desire […]