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 timeContinue 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 toContinue 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,Continue 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 sensesContinue 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 allContinue 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 mannerismContinue reading "Human Sponge"
