There are some things we do in life every day. There is no discussion about it. We do not think about whether we are going to do them or not. They are just a part of everyday living. We get up in the morning, and at some point, while we are getting ready to go […]
The world is a dangerous place, and I am not talking about the overwhelming crime committed by violent people. That this world is physically dangerous is a foregone conclusion. Of all of God’s creation, only man is guilty of such atrocities as genocide. We treat each other in ways that the wildest animals on earth […]
Christianity is not a part-time endeavor. Striving to be like Christ is a daily pursuit. He is the goal at which we aim every day to reach the prize of heaven (Philippians 3:14). Before we wind down this week, let us give some consideration to what everyday Christianity looks like. Our Christianity should begin at […]
The cross of Christ will always be one of the great ironies of all time. The day that Jesus died for our transgressions was at once the darkest and the most joyous day of all time. Without the cross upon which Jesus shed His blood for the forgiveness of our sins, we would be destined […]
Having the proper attitude towards sin is sometimes challenging. This is because sin is so common in the world that we can easily get used to it. It is like the frog and boiling water fable. If you put a frog in boiling water, it would immediately try to jump out. However, if you put […]
We use many words and catch phrases when bidding a friend or loved one farewell, especially when the goodbye is only for a short period. We say things like, “See you later” or “Talk to you soon.” One that I hear a lot these days is “Stay safe.” Never do those words apply more than […]
In some religions, only a few select people are considered saints. For example, in the Catholic Church, a person must have lived a life of heroic virtue before death and be the subject of at least two verified miracles after death. The truth is in the Lord’s body, every member is a saint. We became […]
Do you want to grow in Christ? Do you expect to be stronger a year from now than you are right now? I hope we all answer those questions with a yes. Too many children of God lack real forward progress in their Christianity, and it is nothing new. The Hebrews writer admonished some of […]
In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus shared a parable directed at those who trust in themselves (Luke 18:9). While the tendency to trust in oneself was not exclusive to the Pharisees, they are the first group that comes to mind when we hear that Jesus was addressing those who relied on self. Why is that? Because they […]
Hebrews 3:1 (ESV) 1 Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, As Christians, nothing or no one should be considered more than Jesus. He is the goal at which we aim “for the prize of the upward call of God” (Philippians 3:14). […]