What’s Taking Root in Your Heart?
Have you ever noticed how well weeds grow in really good dirt? I bought some really good dirt. I’ve been extremely pleased any way – weeds and all - because the harvest that comes from anything planted in this dirt – as long as you weed it - is bountiful! Our hearts...
read moreAre You Willing to Die for a Lie?
Do you ever question if what you are reading is true? When I was in about the 7th grade – I might have been younger – I remember trying to teach my dad something. I was so smart! Instead, he taught me something. That textbook was wrong. When I read, I want...
read moreAre You Called to be Holy?
We know that God is holy. We know the scriptures are holy. Have you ever thought about what holy really means? Have you ever wanted to be holy? Can we be holy? Are we supposed to be holy? Sacred and blameless would be words we would use to define holy. Justification...
read moreIf You Knew That Jesus Were Coming Back In an Hour…
Are all your friends and relatives saved? Are you saved? Are you sure? Perhaps a name came to your mind. Have you talked with them about Jesus? Are you going to talk with them about Jesus? If you cannot answer their questions, you could always get them to talk to a...
read morePraise God in All of Life’s Seasons
I praise God when He brings me doors of opportunity. I enjoy every minute of the challenge. Indeed, He has brought me many wonderful experiences. But, sooner or later, all good things must come to an end. Often, that has been a very hard adjustment for me. How about...
read moreThe Love of God
When I was young, I didn’t know much about making friends. I had lots of opportunities. I felt like the new kid on the block quite often. And, that’s probably because I was. Have you ever had struggles with people? I went to kindergarten at one school. I went to first...
read moreAmerica’s Freedom Has Its Roots in Christianity
Have you ever stopped to think how blessed we are to live in a country where we have so many freedoms? Americans are among the freest of all people in the world. Have you ever considered why that is? We know that most of our Founders were Christians, and our country...
read moreA Change of Mind
Have you ever found yourself asking God to forgive you again and again for the same sin? Whatever the sin was, you just could not seem to be able to stop yourself from repeating it. Perhaps you even went to the altar week after week and attempted to make it right with...
read moreLife’s Challenges Are Interesting the Second Time Around
Have you ever felt like you were reliving a scene from your past? It can actually be a lot more fun or at least more interesting the second time through. Of course, we do not actually relive any moment in time. Occasionally, the circumstances of a situation will have...
read moreAvoiding Deception Requires Effort on Your Part
Have you ever talked with someone that pulled one verse or one word in one verse and built a theology around it? I have. They took something out of context and tried to expound upon it in a way that went away from scripture. They forced scripture to support their...
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