How to Skip Judgment
Each believer should confess his sins to God when he is aware of them, while there is time to be forgiven. Judgment will not touch him if he does.
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A Call to Common Courtesy
Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
Trust in the Wait
Psalm 33:13-22 • The Lord has all-encompassing knowledge of every detail of your circumstances. • He has complete understanding of the motives and intentions of everyone involved in your situation.
The Future
Jesus is our future. He has called us to follow Him with a heart of faith and a life of obedience. In good times, in troubled times, or in uncertain times, all our times…
The Next Best Thing
The next thing God wants you to do is always the best thing for you. Dear Jesus, please help me understand the next thing You want me to do to become more like You
Passion for God over Fear
Our passion for God is the greatest tool we have when it comes to living a life free from fear.
Four Ways to Pray for your Friends and Family
Here are four ways you can pray for your friends and family: “… Stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel.” Philippians 1:27 (NIV)
Let Your Light Shine
“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:16 Are you being courteous in your demeanor? We represent the King.
A River Runs Through Me
Only when we are connected to God, the ultimate source, is our deep thirst satisfied and rich fruitfulness the result.
A Living Tapestry
You are a living tapestry—a masterpiece in progress—created to authentically reflect God’s image and glory.
Asking for Forgiveness
When I was young I would borrow money from my sister all the time. And I would usually pay it back.
Shattering Walls of Fear
The gospel calls us to move toward those who are different, not away from them. Of course we need common sense and shouldn’t put ourselves in harm’s way.
East from West, God Wants You
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 (NIV)
The Glorious Inequity of Grace
If you want to get a little taste of what God is like, try loving your enemies, lending money to those you know won't pay you back, and then try being kind to the…
Is There Temptation In Your Life?
It does not matter if you are a new believer or a long time believer in Jesus, we all face temptations every day.
Even God Gets Angry
Anger shows up in every relationship. Like any other emotion, it can be productive or destructive.
When Life’s Menu Changes
Do you need to make adjustments in your life? I know that I do. True satisfaction comes from following Christ
God Uses Failure
God uses failures! Miss this truth and you miss your Glory Days. God’s grace is greater than your failures.
Where is Your Focus?
Forty million Americans over the age of 18 are affected by some form of anxiety disorder. We cannot control our circumstances but we can turn to the one who controls all things
Lord I Love You But…
Most of us are quick to declare our love for God, but at times our reluctance to serve Him tells a different story.
Born into it: Are You a Grandchild of God?
Grandchildren, are those who try to ride the coattails of their parents' faith - faith secondhand, faith on the cheap
The Boys in the Boat
It was so obvious in the movie. Each in the boat had a different role in the boat, but all together they were one.
He Desires to Save Us
Sometimes God really surprises us with the people he decides to save. Saul of Tarsus comes to mind.