Paul speaks about how we are redeemed for a purpose. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. [1] Many people may think life is about following their dreams, but that is not what the …
Seeing ourselves compared to God’s holiness makes us suddenly aware of our sinfulness. In life, we compare ourselves to others and think we are not too bad and better than most. The problem in comparing ourselves is that we can develop a false image of ourselves as we try to elevate ourselves. As God gave …
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be in heaven? As we go about our daily lives, thoughts of heaven may not be something we spend much time on. Yet, for every believer, heaven is just a heartbeat away. 1 Corinthians 2:9No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no …
God teaches through our mistakes. Sometimes this is the only way the Lord can get through our sinfulness and stubbornness. In high school, I constructed a very flawed desk with many errors. From a beauty point of view, it was not very pretty, but from a learning point of view, it was an important lesson. …
God works through sinful people, which gives insight into His mercy and grace. When we are honest with ourselves, we are sinful people who fall short daily, yet God still enables us to share the good news of Jesus. Many of the people of the Bible were not perfect, and God used them. God told …
When society takes the wrong road, it creates a dangerous place for the culture. In the United States, our culture has radically shifted from the Lord in the last seventy years to a more pagan culture. Divorce, crime, and drugs have wreaked havoc as we turned away from the Lord as a society. Over time, …
As you venture through life, you may not realize that you are in danger of spending eternity in hell if you are rejecting God. I remember training as a hospital chaplain one summer, where we visited hundreds of people during our education. On one visit, a man told me he was not interested in Jesus …
The Bible repeatedly tells of the dangers of following other gods. Following false gods takes people away from the true God and distorts their view of themselves and others. A friend grew up in Trinidad, where his family followed pagan gods. When he was a teenager, someone shared the Good News of Jesus, and he …
Following the Lord’s guidance is always the best despite our desire to do what we want. I consistently make good decisions by following the Lord’s direction through the Holy Spirit and godly advice. I can also say that when I decided to make decisions based on my desires and selfishness, I consistently made poor choices. …
The impact of good character affects those around us, and the Lord desires to renew our character. Character is defined as the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves.[1] Have you noticed great people in the Bible were people of outstanding character? These are the kind of people the Lord used to build His Kingdom. Noah was …