it will show God, that we are humble, teachable, and growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ

As you face decisions, be quick to ask yourself whether your ego, your temper, false friends or overconsumption are guiding you;

Life’s unfolding story always reveals to us that God is in the details.

The wisdom of God comes to us in our poverty to show us the vastness of all we have in Christ;

This is the paradox: our freedom in Christ is tied directly to our obedience.

Thus, we are not surprised to find “fits of anger” listed among the “works of the flesh,” which form the antithesis of the fruit of ...

It is only with the ears of faith that we can truly hear the song of creation.

We find it easier to live by human wisdom and effort than by faith in God.

The closer one comes to the Lord, the more clearly one sees his own sinfulness and the more wonderful becomes God’s amazing grace.

True discipleship happens as we’re fit together by God in the community of faith.

We can easily go from being irreligious to being religious without actually being transformed by God’s grace.

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,

Parents, there will be time to be the friend of your child once they are grown. While they are young be their parent, mentoring and molding

As much as we may not want it to be true, it’s in life’s hard days and sad events that we learn and grow.

What are the gifts He has given you? Have you thanked Him? And how might you use those gifts to serve your church?

This list reminds us that one day, and very possibly without warning, our time will be up as well.

How often do we encounter Jesus along life’s journey and neglect to invite Him in?

So what are we to do about the doubts and fears that assail us?

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2).

We cannot expect that God, who always does the right thing, will do the expedient thing just for our sake.