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Galatians 5
How do we know if we are filled by the Spirit? One indicator is that we manifest the fruit of the Spirit. One’s natural response may be prone to gravitate to the deeds of the flesh: Now the deeds of the… Continue Reading →
Temptation is an inevitable fact of life. Just as Jesus was tempted, so too we will face temptation. We do not need to bemoan our human frailties since Jesus has provided a capable strategy for battling temptation. This was the… Continue Reading →
Have you ever done something that you know you shouldn’t have done? Welcome to the human race. The Apostle Paul lamented that same frustration: For I know that good does not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh; for… Continue Reading →
People treat their physical body in a variety of ways. Some people take better care of their automobile than their body, whereas other people treat their body as an idol. The Apostle Paul gives us a proper perspective: Or do… Continue Reading →
What is your greatest challenge? You may have a number of struggles in mind. Perhaps it’s an overwhelming situation that you’re facing that seems impossible. Solomon, the primary author of the book of Proverbs, gives the example of capturing a… Continue Reading →
I received word today that a family visiting our beautiful city of Charleston tragically lost their eleven year old daughter by a drunk driver. The family was enjoying a delightful stroll near a park when the driver (who was involved in… Continue Reading →
It’s frustrating how entrenched sinful habits can become in our lives. God has provided many wonderful pleasures for us, but the effects of the fall have adulterated what God meant for good. For example, the enjoyment of good food has… Continue Reading →
All of us have experienced the disappointment of overcoming a negative belief or habit only to fall back into the same old routine. It seems as though we take three steps forward, but two steps back. In frustration we may… Continue Reading →
What comes to your mind when you think of a yoke? The root word means to join together. It’s used metaphorically to join together or it may refer to a burden. A yoke is a heavy wooden beam that fits… Continue Reading →
Jeanne and I had the opportunity to attend the Freedom in Christ North American Summit conducted in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Freedom in Christ ministries exists to help people “lay aside every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles them so… Continue Reading →
People desire to live a fruitful life, but for many it seems to be an elusive quest. One of the problems is that we think that we can bear fruit in our own strength. Jesus gives us the key to… Continue Reading →
A good friend of mine recently recommended a video to me entitled, “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict,” a documentary aimed at educating students and adults about the dangers of drug addiction. The director of the FBI, James… Continue Reading →
Have you ever had an encounter with fire ants? I was mowing the yard in my first summer in Columbia, S.C. when suddenly I felt a burning sensation in my leg. I looked down and my sneaker and sock were… Continue Reading →
Beyond Willpower by Alex Loyd challenges the standard success blueprint that focuses on these three principles: 1. Focus on what you want 2. Figure out a plan to get there 3. Put the plan into action On the surface that sounds… Continue Reading →
It’s nice to be chosen! Remember when you were young and the kids were choosing up sides for kickball – what was your greatest fear? You did not want to be the last person chosen, or worse yet, not chosen… Continue Reading →
