The Path to Righteous and Happy Living
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins. (NIV) Proverbs 29:22.
In my opinion, to be happy is to suffer less. If we are not capable of transforming the pain within ...
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Wisdom and Temptation
... the Amorites, who lived in the land. We too will serve the Lord, because he is our God.”
I like reading a bit more from the Joshua 24 test than just verse 15 because it shows that the Israelites called ...
The principle of purity- Part 2
... One can easily determine how God considers the matter of sin in the camp when the New Testament is carefully studied, especially the book of Acts. Specific incidents are recorded that show God’s disdain ...
The principle of purity- Part 1
Purity is a principle that receives tremendous emphasis throughout the New Testament. As one man said, “Christianity is not the world made just a little better.” In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told ...
Freedom from sin
... is what many are interested in and all means whether fair or foul are being used to achieve physical desires. Hanna in the Old Testament could not have a baby so she prayed to God for one. But many in ...
Our Christian example
... me." (NKJV) Galatians 2:20
The story is told of a Christian high school senior who was honored as one of the best and brightest in his community because he provided a forceful demonstration of integrity. ...
The cost of discipleship 2
... not follow all the way to the cross. They stopped short. Many are willing to stand as Disciples of Christ in theory or when the times are favourable, but when it comes to the test they fold. Too many are ...
Do it out of reverence for Christ
... giving to the service of God and others. This He did unconditionally for us. It is to this effect that He is the greatest man to have ever walked the face of the earth and his works live forever. Similarly, ...
An Imagined Letter from Judas
... His love for granted. I did, and I paid the price. You don’t have to.
Your Regretful Brother/Friend
Judas.
Even in the shadow of arguably the greatest betrayal, Christ’s love still shines. His light ...
The joy in telling God's unfailing lov
... 63: 7
So I was moved to share my part of this testimony with brethren in the Lord as a source of encouragement to them. If there is something that I want you my brothers and sisters to remember about ...
Managing Expectations (IV)
... will happen, but whether we are ready.
As we conclude this series, let us place our greatest expectation in the Lord. His word never fails, His promises never falter, and His return is sure. Are you ...