Righteousness – Through Christ Alone

Many times in the Bible God makes wonderful promises for those who are "righteous". Here are a few of my favorites.  The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. - ‭Proverbs‬ ‭15:29‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever … Continue reading Righteousness – Through Christ Alone

Beware of Deception

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. - ‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4:1-2‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Deception. It's a scary word, especially in a Biblical context. To think … Continue reading Beware of Deception

Playing Our Position

Sometimes in life when I'm faced with a big decision, I worry that somehow I'm going to interfere in God's plan. That I have to be so sure that the decision I make is the right one according to his will so I don't screw everything up. But it dawned on me that I'm giving … Continue reading Playing Our Position

Remember God

The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. - Psalms‬ ‭145:18‬ ‭NLT‬‬ September 11, 2001 - If you're over the age of twenty-five, you likely have some vivid memories of what you were doing when you heard what happened. I do. I remember I was … Continue reading Remember God

Desensitized

Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more. Ephesians 4:19 Nothing is a big deal anymore.  Desensitization is a concept I've shared with my children many times over the years. When they would try to convince me … Continue reading Desensitized