Why are so many Christians overly careful not to offend people? Did we maybe confuse offending someone with being unloving? Are we not, being filled with the Holy Spirit, able to speak the truth in love - even if some are offended by what we have to say? To be clear, as a Christian I … Continue reading Loving Enough to Offend
Tag: Truth
Pray, Christian, pray!
At times I might shut up the heavens so that no rain falls, or command grasshoppers to devour your crops, or send plagues among you. Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven … Continue reading Pray, Christian, pray!
Don’t concede to the fools
When God gave the Ten Commandments to the Israelites (his people), he began by reminding them of who he is. - “I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from Egypt, the place of your slavery.” Exodus 20:2When we come to Jesus and ask him to be Lord of our life, he rescues us … Continue reading Don’t concede to the fools
Integrity
Sometimes it seems that being someone of integrity is not as important as it once was. Or maybe the definition of integrity is changing. I guess it shouldn’t be surprising. The dictionary defines someone with integrity as someone that adheres to “moral and ethical principles”, and society seems to be making changes to what is … Continue reading Integrity
Rescuing a sinner
What do we do when someone we love, someone we know has accepted Jesus as their Savior, is allowing a particular sin to become bigger than their relationship with God? What do we do when we see them walking dangerously close to the edge of a choice that will harden their hearts and bring along … Continue reading Rescuing a sinner
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