When we’re tempted to talk about someone or something to others, we should always be careful. Our words have the power to build up or to...

It’s easy to be enticed by an “easier” way to success or a way to reduce the work necessary to reach your goals, but it’s usually not...

Following Jesus requires us to make choices, sometimes very difficult choices, that require us to reject what our human nature (flesh)...

Jesus told His disciples this after He rose from the dead and the devil had been completely defeated. God doesn’t have to let us have...

Love isn’t so much a feeling but an action too. Jesus was clear about what He wanted us to do: “A new commandment I give to you, that you...

Living peacefully with other humans isn’t easy - that’s why we’re instructed to “work hard” at it. By choosing to be a peacemaker, we are...

“Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and...

This is also what it’s like to walk with Christ. We must deny ourselves and take up our cross - this is always uncomfortable and requires...

God pours out His grace on us continually. Is it pouring out of us to others in the same way? None of us deserve it. What are we doing...

You were created on purpose for a purpose - I say that all the time, and here it is: to be salt and light for others everywhere you go....

Being merciful was not a chore for Jesus. Why is it so hard for us? People always want to punish others, but why? Being merciful is part...

Today is John 3:16 Day! We celebrate the joy of our salvation and share it with others. God loves you! God came for you! He sacrificed...

Jesus came to make us whole, Shalom. That’s complete peace in our mind, heart and soul - with nothing missing and nothing broken. The...

Don’t we all want to be like that person? According to Psalm 1, it’s not that difficult: 1. Don’t do things the way the world teaches,...

Christians get all uptight, feeling unhappy about where they are and what they are doing at the time, unsatisfied with the way things are...

Loving others is not optional, it’s required - even the ones who are difficult to love… especially them! No matter how prickly or sad a...

We’ve all been there. We have all failed at something and felt the demoralization and shame that comes. Some of us are more resilient...

When you follow Christ, this is how you’re supposed to walk: “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord....

Our culture wants us to believe and to teach our children that things the Bible says are wrong aren’t wrong. And, that things the Bible...

We are “Christ bearers,” Christians, and we are to represent Him everywhere we go in everything we do. This can feel overwhelming, but...