Destructive Comfort
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” –Plato People fear what they do not understand and hate what they cannot control. To me, that is probably the most straightforward statement describing the condition of our society today, as well as the unbelievers and religious leaders in New Testament times. How many occasions did the Pharisees attempt to catch Jesus in a crime? Over and over, they missed
Building the Right House
The house that endures the test of time and troubles is the house that is built with the right kind of stuff. What are you putting in your life? What are you building with? When God is involved in the building, we will persevere and prevail. “If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward.” – 1 Corinthians 3:14, NKJV If you have ever lived with a teenager, you already know they go through a stage of acting like they know more than you. Can you ima
FIX YOUR FAITH
Put your attitude and actions under the authority of what you say you believe. Make your mouth tell the story of your faith.
Nothing Wasted
“But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth.” -- Exodus 9:16, NKJV Everyone has a purpose. If you see your difficulties and obstacles as an indication that you are useless, you are misinterpreting your situation. At the same time, if you view your success and station as a sign that you have made it, you may fall short of the pinnacle of your purpose. Look at Moses. As a baby, he was hun
Forcefully Advancing
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. -- Matthew 11:12, NKJV From the time of John the Baptist until today, the kingdom of God has been under attack. You are the kingdom because the King lives within your heart (Luke 17:20). Jesus said not to be surprised by trials but to praise God for them because getting the enemies’ attention means he recognizes you as belonging to Christ (1 Peter 4:12-19)
