God made you able to express satisfaction based on perceived value. If you received a long-anticipated or cherished gift, you probably demonstrated great joy because you received something you valued. When you appreciate God more than anything else and He’s your most precious treasure, you… Continue Reading …
Humans were created for worship; it’s part of our ontology—the nature of our being—as determined by our Creator. You will worship something. If you worship the living God in spirit and truth, you will be transformed into His likeness; if you worship any version of… Continue Reading …
Every family in America has experienced the adverse impact of sexual-related issues. The Internet, sexual abuse, fornication, adultery, and our bent toward immodest clothes, makeup, and presenting ourselves a certain way are part of the word cloud that describes this sexual pandemic. What may surprise… Continue Reading …
When you get to heaven, what will be the first words out of your mouth? I suspect it will be something along the lines of “thank you” for many of us. Two words. Two syllables. Are you practicing today what you’ll be saying throughout eternity? Listen to the… Continue Reading …
Do you experience regular family worship? How do you all practice it? The Christian family worship experience is not a singular activity, but a comprehensive lifestyle that breathes through all aspects of your lives. Will you consider these five essential elements to help you and… Continue Reading …
The time it takes you to ask for forgiveness and feeling forgiven while enjoying the freedom of that forgiveness reveals your practical understanding and application of the gospel. For some folks, when they sin, they go through a “worry period” because they have not come… Continue Reading …
Do you enjoy God? You know, like a good movie or a nice dinner. After a long day, you’re looking for a pleasant escape into something you enjoy. Is God at the top of your “things I enjoy the most” list? My wife was not… Continue Reading …
I love small humans; they make life in this fallen world so much sweeter. My favorite of them are at that age when they can speak well and begin to reason, but they don’t take themselves too seriously yet. You may want to read: How… Continue Reading …
There are many choices when it comes to addiction, which is the result of our universal fall in Adam. Each person is an addict, though the outworking of our addictions varies. It’s critical for you to recognize this truth and to choose God as the… Continue Reading …
What the human heart desperately needs to overcome addiction is a supernatural transformation that gives the individual a new master who supplies new desires. If God’s grace changes the heart, which it does, then the addict can pursue the right values, treasures, rewards, and God… Continue Reading …