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The Battle for Peace. Peace in our world may be as elusive as it is misunderstood. How does the Bible define true peace—and what must we do to obtain it in our own lives?

The Battle for Peace

Jeremy Lallier by Jeremy Lallier
May 27, 2013 • 6 minute read

Peace in our world may be as elusive as it is misunderstood. How does the Bible define true peace—and what must we do to obtain it in our own lives? “Peace.” In the New...

Overcoming Sin Is Like Learning to Ride a Bike; My daughter’s experience learning to ride a bike reminds me of the process of overcoming sin. Her tenacity, perseverance and zeal can inspire us all!

Overcoming Sin Is Like Learning to Ride a Bike

by Stephan M. Koenig
May 9, 2013 • 5 minute read

My daughter’s experience learning to ride a bike reminds me of the process of overcoming our faults. Her tenacity, perseverance and zeal can inspire us all! One of the toughest things...

Life Without a Filter. My wife convinced me of the importance of a water filter, and my experience helped me to think about the vital need for a spiritual filter as well.

Life Without a Filter

Jeremy Lallier by Jeremy Lallier
April 29, 2013 • 6 minute read

My wife convinced me of the importance of a water filter, and my experience helped me to think about the vital need for a spiritual filter as well. Recently, our water filter converted...

Rise to the Occasion; “Rise to the Occasion.” That is what the final four mens and womens basketball team warm-up jerseys said. It is a good motto for Christians too!

Rise to the Occasion

by Tom Moffitt
April 19, 2013 • 4 minute read

“Rise to the Occasion.” That’s what the final four men’s and women’s basketball team warm-up jerseys said. It’s a good motto for Christians too! The...

Enemy of Faith: Human Reasoning

Enemy of Faith: Human Reasoning

by Ted Japhet
April 10, 2013 • 5 minute read

Faith sees beyond the physical senses and reasons beyond the human sphere. The limited realm of human reasoning can be damaging to our faith. A fourth enemy of faith we need to be aware of...

Doubt sank Peter when he focused on the waves.

Enemy of Faith: Doubt

by Ted Japhet
April 4, 2013 • 4 minute read

Doubt sank Peter, and it can punch holes in our faith as well. But the Scriptures make clear there is no doubt God will fulfill His promises. A third enemy of faith that we are warned about...

Enemy of Faith: Fear

Enemy of Faith: Fear

by Ted Japhet
March 28, 2013 • 3 minute read

We must know our enemies in order to defend ourselves against them. The Bible warns about a fear that can cripple our faith and thwart our Christian growth. Why are you fearful? “Now...

Worry: Enemy of Faith

Enemy of Faith: Worry

by Ted Japhet
March 21, 2013 • 5 minute read

Living faith is essential to a growing relationship with God. But the Bible lists dangerous enemies that attack our faith—such as worry. The apostle Peter wrote of seven godly...

Stairway to Agape love

Stairway to Godly Love

by Ted Japhet
March 8, 2013 • 4 minute read

The apostle Peter shared a list of qualities we need to develop to become more like our loving God. These growth goals include the love God has. There are many scriptures that tell us what...

Overcoming Dangerous Emotions: The First Month

Overcoming Dangerous Emotions: The First Month

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
February 14, 2013 • 5 minute read

Even with the previous posts, we still may fail at controlling our emotions. How can we be successful in overcoming our out-of-control emotions?

Overcoming Dangerous Emotions: Pride

Overcoming Dangerous Emotions: Pride

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
February 4, 2013 • 6 minute read

The world doesn’t recognize pride as a problem, so how do we overcome something so sly and seemingly harmless? Part 7 of the “Overcoming Dangerous Emotions” series.

Overcoming Dangerous Emotions: Depression

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
January 31, 2013 • 6 minute read

How can we overcome depression, a painful emotion that can feel like we’re having our insides removed? Part 6 of the “Overcoming Dangerous Emotions” series.

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