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Life
Solomon presents a helpful proverb to ensure we have an honest evaluation of the situation. A wise parent knows that when children are involved in a disagreement with a sibling, they will seek to place themselves in the best light… Continue Reading →
Temptation is an inevitable fact of life. There are no shortage of temptations that we face. The world, the flesh and the devil all seem to conspire against us. How can we gain the victory? Oscar Wilde quipped, “The only… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the word repentance? For many people it evokes the need to try harder, do more, and be better. What is involved with repentance? Jesus came preaching a message of repentance: and saying,… Continue Reading →
How would you describe yourself? We have a tendency to look at our talents, abilities, and accomplishments. People often find their identify through their performance, the opinions of others, or what they own. What is the nature of our true identity? The… Continue Reading →
~WHERE WE LOOK IS WHAT WE PAY ATTENTION TO~ My husband and I saw this in action the other day while we were walking our dog in the neighborhood. As we walked along, we passed a little girl learning how… Continue Reading →
Life is filled with trade-offs. Solomon presented an agricultural metaphor instructing us that if you seek to increase productivity, there may be a trade-off: Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, but much revenue comes by the strength of… Continue Reading →
Has God ever answered your prayers in a way that did not make sense to you? The prophet Habakkuk faced that type of situation. As he witnessed the unjustice and saw the unrighteous prosper he cried out to God in… Continue Reading →
Many people view success as worldly fame and prosperity. We can become so focused on outward signs of success that we lose sight of what’s really important. Jesus highlighted this problem when an individual asked Jesus to solve a family… Continue Reading →
Most people have a desire to make a positive difference. What enables us to perform noble acts of service? In a prophetic vision, the prophet Daniel revealed the key how God may enable us to do great exploits. We see… Continue Reading →
What enables people to withstand hardship and adversity? Here’s a clue – what enables trees to withstand strong winds and adversity? A tree’s beauty may be revealed in its branches, but its strength lies in its roots. Trees that are strong… Continue Reading →
Do you wonder at times why people seem so determined? The members of the early church were willing to endure hardship and privation to spread the Gospel message to the ends of the earth. Why were they willing to endure… Continue Reading →
How would you describe the standard to which a man should aspire? Society has a tendency to idealize the macho individual who prides himself on his rugged individualism. Some people picture a Christian man as being weak and passive. The… Continue Reading →
We have a tendency to view God from our perspective. If God acted in a certain way in the past then we believe that he will act the same way in the future. The prophet Isaiah delivered a proper perspective… Continue Reading →
People have many reasons to feel afraid these days—and if they can’t think of one, the media will surely help them find one! Or, I could mention some here, but my guess is you already know them, and none of… Continue Reading →
What constitutes a healthy relationship with God? There are a variety of viewpoints toward God. Some people have a cavalier attitude toward God and a number of people do not believe in God or don’t care that God exists. The… Continue Reading →
