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We’re continuing our study in Romans 6 and our last lesson emphasized the importance of knowing our identity in Christ. Life reveals that we can know a truth, but not put it into practice. For example, we may know that… Continue Reading →
The sixth chapter of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans reveals the believer’s identity as being dead to sin and alive to God. Paul emphasized that we must live in accordance with our new identity. The first step is… Continue Reading →
Our last several lessons have looked at the deleterious effects of sin. The Apostle Paul pointed out the devastating consequences of sin, but also God‘s gracious provision: For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God… Continue Reading →
When people think of sin, they often think of wrong actions. That is one aspect of sin, but there are other dimensions of sin that people fail to consider. John the Baptist made an amazing declaration to the early disciples:… Continue Reading →
Unbelief is a foundational sin because it underlies many of the other sins we experience. Charles Spurgeon called unbelief, “. . . the parent of every other iniquity.” Steven Barabas wrote, “. . . the gravest sin of the Church… Continue Reading →
We have a terminal disease in which there is no earthly remedy – only a divine response can save us. Do we realize the seriousness of sin? The Apostle Paul pointed out the systemic nature of sin: as it is… Continue Reading →
As I watched the memorial service for Charlie Kirk his widow, Erika Kirk, quoted Luke 23:34 as Jesus was hanging on the cross He uttered these words, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” She… Continue Reading →
Our last lesson examined how God allows trials and tribulations in our lives as a means of spiritual growth. We often expend a great deal of emotional energy seeking to extricate ourselves from these situations. We may be worrying about… Continue Reading →
Our last several lessons have looked at the some of the primary ways that we grow spiritually. We saw that we must take responsibility for our spiritual growth. We are not to succumb to a “let go and let God”… Continue Reading →
Our time with God is one of the most potent weapons in our arsenal of tools for spiritual well being. Time with God is an opportunity for us to have an unhurried time of fellowship with God. A daily time… Continue Reading →
“For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing…” (2 Cor. 2:15) Our plastic garbage container with a swinging lid doesn’t fit under our sink or in our… Continue Reading →
Our last lesson emphasized the importance of our personal responsibility in our spiritual growth. This lesson examines the strategic role that others play in our spiritual growth. We were not meant to live in isolation, but we were created for… Continue Reading →
Lesson #2 – Our responsibility in spiritual growth A great deal of frustration arises when we attempt to conform reality to our preconceived desires. The church fathers took a different approach and sought to make their desires and expectations conform… Continue Reading →
Some of us ladies are excellent make-up artists. Some of us, like myself, remain perpetual “Girl Scouts”, who’d rather spend time hiking and playing sports than enhancing their appearance. Yet, if asked, we’d all admit we’d like to look good,… Continue Reading →
My blog posts over the next few months will be a compilation of advice that I’ve prescribed over fifty years in my various roles as a military leader, discipler, counselor, and pastor. The focus will be on bringing encouragement to… Continue Reading →
