Oh, Behave!

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge.2 Peter 1:5 (NLT) A friend of mine, who is a little more seasoned in age than I am, loves to play jokes on his wife from timeContinueContinue reading “Oh, Behave!”

Pay Attention

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.Romans 10:17 (NLT) I am very easily distracted. Not all the time (like when I’m teaching or preaching), but a lot of the time. In a conversation with someone, we often times end up talking about stuff which never had anything remotely toContinueContinue reading “Pay Attention”

The Main Thing

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.1 Timothy 6:12 (NLT) I grew up in a household with one older brother. To say that we fought a lot would be an understatement. Well, actually,ContinueContinue reading “The Main Thing”

Out of Sight

For we live by believing and not by seeing.2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) One of the biggest questions I get about God comes in this form, “I can’t see Him or feel Him. So, how do I know He is there and that He loves me?” It’s a fair question. Ever since we’re born, our sensesContinueContinue reading “Out of Sight”

Break Free

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.Romans 12:2 (NLT) Since Adam and Eve, sin has been a problem that we allContinueContinue reading “Break Free”

Human Sponge

Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.Psalms 22:24-25 (NLT) Some of my friends have picked up on one of my quirks. It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it can be quite funny. I develop an accent and/or mannerismContinueContinue reading “Human Sponge”