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Warning against Elite Christianity
We all like to be treated like someone special. I guess it’s a natural human trait.
Falling Asleep on Jesus
When asked by Jesus to do something, have you ever fallen asleep? I know I have. He calls, I snooze.
Alert Coffee
The best way for us to be on the alert is to be grounded in God's Word and to be ready to seek his security when we run from danger and temptation
Under the Chin
Psalm 3 reminds us that when we get knocked off our secure pedestal, the God of all hurts is there to nourish us.
From Rocks to Pure Gold
God is like the mining master and we are His precious gold, but before we can become pure, we too have to be forged by fire, separated from our natural impurities and then molded…
The Secularization of Spirituality
The Secularization of Spirituality. A “different” gospel is no gospel at all. The Gospel is not like computer software with its continual updates.
A Call to Fatherhood
We live in a day and in a culture that tries to minimize fathers, who are so important in the development of their children.
The Wrong Way
Proverbs warns us that sometimes what seems right to us leads to disaster. This is especially true regarding our attempts to reach God.
The Delights of Your Heart
What gives you pleasure in life? Does it come from the world or from Jesus?
Strengthening Your Roots
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, ...” Colossians 2:7
Sneaking In
Sin is a trap that sneaks its way into our lives and will destroy us. Often it sneaks up on us, and before we know it, we have a sin problem.
What are You Afraid of
God has given us an amazing weapon to use against the enemy. It’s our responsibility to make sure we are using it.
What Kind of Apple are You?
'As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them.' - Proverbs 10:26
Messages from Above
Faith in God is like that. I don't have all the answers and I don't understand everything, but I have faith in God as much as I have faith that while the dawn is…
A Mountaintop Experience
Seek out the mountains, and you will witness God doing things through your life that can be explained only by His mighty presence.
Living Life God’s Way and Enjoying it Too
One of the greatest gifts we can ever give to anyone is the gift of encouragement. Encouragement costs you nothing to give, but is priceless to receive.
Precise Formulas to Fix Anything
As Christians, we often think there is some magic formula out there to dramatically change us and make all of our problems go away.
Imbalanced Prayer
Praying for ourselves and for others is something God commands us to do. Here some ways we should intercede.
The One Always by Your Side
Having major surgery is no small feat, even in the best of hospitals. When I thought about how blessed I was to have a private nurse at my side, I thought of a spiritual…