Some twist this verse to say something it doesn’t. What saves a person? What is required of a person to be saved? What does Ephesians 2:8 mean? Grace seems to be one of... Read More
In Romans 8:7 the apostle Paul wrote about the carnal mind. Just what is the carnal mind? Could you be influenced by it? What hope do you have against it? You may be familiar with... Read More
Palm trees can teach us many spiritual lessons. This post examines four attributes of palm trees that instruct us about true Christianity. In a past blog post we examined Psalm 92:12-14 and... Read More
In Peter’s first epistle, he describes what God’s Church is supposed to be and do. How are God’s people a “chosen generation” and a “royal priesthood”?... Read More
Resilience allows us to deal effectively with the challenges of life. Resilience can help us to get beyond obstacles and adversities and succeed in life. Stressors are all around us! They... Read More
Having children has helped me better understand Jesus’ telling us to be like children. Here are lessons I’ve learned about having a childlike attitude. In Matthew 18:2-3 Jesus placed... Read More
Jesus sometimes used analogies to teach spiritual lessons to His followers. What is the meaning of His parable of new wine in old wineskins? Jesus spoke a parable to some of John the... Read More
Jesus taught His disciples to prioritize two major things in Matthew 6:33. What are these two priorities? What does Matthew 6:33 mean for Christians today? My pastor once told me... Read More
The Gospels tell us about a criminal named Barabbas. Who was Barabbas in the Bible? What significance does his story have for Christians today? Crucifixion was one of the worst methods of... Read More
The Bible likens righteous people to palm trees. What does that mean? What can palm trees teach us about how Christians are to live their lives? Psalm 92:12-14 contains an interesting... Read More
Have you ever wondered about what your life’s purpose is? What is the key to contentment? How can you live a fulfilling and meaningful life? A recent Lifeway survey showed that U.S.... Read More
We often say things on social media that we would never say in person. How can Christians avoid this and instead let their light shine on social media? “Why are we so nasty to each... Read More
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