“If what you believe to be true is not, would you want to know?” A friend posted this as her Facebook status after our pastor posed the question in church. Here were a handful of the responses: “It depends on what it was.” “Yes, I’d want to know.” “Probably not.” ...
Read More »Fornication: It’s Still Adultery
A continuation from last week’s article, “The 7th Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery” Last week, we pondered: “Most of us have experienced sexual immorality in some form or another, but have you ever actually considered the collateral damage it causes; how it affects not only the immediate family, but ...
Read More »Replacing Self-confidence With God-confidence
Self-confidence has limited potential. God-confidence has unlimited possibility. – Renee Swope At the time this article is published, I’ll either be sitting in the London Heathrow airport, be on a flight to Glasgow, or be in a car traveling the four hours it takes to get to a small village ...
Read More »Declare the Decree: Using the Sword in Your Mouth
“Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword.” (Isaiah 49:2) Did you know that you have a sword in your mouth? Jesus has a sword coming out of His mouth in John’s vision. (Revelation ...
Read More »Who Is That in the Mirror? Your True Identity
To be honest, I haven’t always been James’ biggest fan. While I know the Bible doesn’t contradict itself, I’ve alway wrestled with him about his perspective on grace. Some of what James says is difficult to reconcile with salvation by grace alone. But this morning, I heard an explanation of one of ...
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