Most religious people fail to understand the importance of doctrinal matters.  It is generally believed that as long as a person has faith, doctrine does not matter.  This leads people to believe and teach different doctrines that are often contradictory.  It also leads to a lot of religious division that drives people away from Christ.  […]

To be the best version of yourself, you must have the best attitude possible.  When it comes to the kind of lives that we live, our attitude is critical.  The saying “attitude determines altitude” is very true, not only in the secular realm, but also in the religious realm.  In fact, it is even a […]

Being the best you can only be accomplished when you strive to excel in every aspect of your life.  You are not reaching your full potential if you are a great employee but a terrible neighbor.  You are less than you can be if you are a wonderful church member, but a lousy citizen in […]

As Christians, we should be the best people in the world.  I am not saying that we should view ourselves as such, concluding that we are better than everyone else.  We should always be mindful of the danger of developing a “holier than thou” mentality.  The reality is, however, we should be the best people […]

There is nothing wrong with wanting to excel in life, even in the physical or secular realm.  We should all strive to do our best in everything we do.   This week, let us think about being the best version of ourselves in areas that matter to God.  A good place to start is being the […]

Speaking evil things is always a sin.  More of God’s children might be lost for neglecting to control the tongue than anything else.  It is easy to speak without thinking, and that often results in sinful speech.  The Bible is clear about the importance of not misusing our tongues. Matthew 12:36-37 (ESV) 36 I tell […]

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that we have been emphasizing passages that speak of our relationship with “one another” in Christ.  We have looked at this from a positive standpoint, considering how we should treat one another.  But some of the “one another” passages tell us how we should […]

As we continue to consider how we should treat one another in the body of Christ, I want us to reflect on the power of prayer before we wind down for the night.  Prayer must occupy an ongoing place in our lives if we want to survive the constant attacks of the devil.  Paul simply […]

There are few topics in the Bible more important than forgiveness.  Without it, we would all be hopelessly lost with no chance of salvation.  This is true because without forgiveness, we would be left without a Savior, without a sacrifice, and without a way to escape our sins.  Thankfully, God was merciful and set in […]

In our nightly “Winding Down with the Word” blogs, we have been emphasizing our relationship with one another in Christ by examining passages that teach us how to treat each other.  Let’s continue. Romans 12:16 (ESV) 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise […]