We know from scripture that there is a battle between flesh and spirit and that we are to walk in the spirit. We cannot accomplish this apart from Christ. In fact, to truly overcome the flesh and all its desires, we must belong to Jesus. We must give up our rights, dreams, and […]
This passage is sandwiched between the teaching points of discipline and forgiveness. There is a reality that when people are together sin will happen and forgiveness will be required. For we have been instructed that we need to bear with one another, implying that it will take work to live together. As in […]
Jeremiah tells us that the heart is deceitful above all else and is desperately sick. We cannot fool the LORD. He sees right to our core and tests us according to absolute truth and fact. What hope is there then if we are desperately sick at the heart of our being? Our hope lies […]
When I was young I enjoyed reading the Hardy Boys mystery books. I was also drawn to shows like Columbo and Murder She Wrote. I love solving mysteries. The greatest mystery of all time is summed up in the question What is the solution to our sin problem? Praise God that he has […]
One of the struggles of the Christian life is remembering that we are not walking according to the flesh, but according the Spirit and therefore setting our minds on the things of the Spirit. The temptation to go back to trying to keep the law in our flesh is a constant struggle. A mind set on […]
The Lord has a way of repeating verses and themes through different stages of my life to teach me something. Not that long ago the phrase “I’m the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt” seemed to permeate everything I was connected with. It was on the radio, in my Bible study, and […]
Yesterday, a good friend and brother in Christ spend time outside of an abortion clinic reaching out to save lives and minister to these precious women. I admire those who back their words with action. I would love to see abortion end in this country I think we need a different approach. Here are […]
If you’re like me, you’ve asked the question at some point, “Why don’t you just make me obey God?”. There are times that I’m so sick of my sin that I just want Him to take it all and make me obey. I mean He has the power to do anything, why not do […]
As I have examined myself and invested in the lives of so many, I see a common thread in all of us. We are seeking to be filled and satisfied. Not only are we seeking….We will always do what we believe will satisfy us. This unfortunately can be hazardous to our spiritual, physical and mental […]