Don’t Forget to Remember: Lessons from a King and the Pride That Hides
Scripture doesn’t say anything about King Asa’s rebellion or foolishness, arrogance or selfishness. His was a sin harder to detect.
Scripture doesn’t say anything about King Asa’s rebellion or foolishness, arrogance or selfishness. His was a sin harder to detect.
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The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. Psalm 14:2 That verse says that as th
Why your tithes and offerings in church don’t produce as expected is the focus of this post. Don’t get me wrong. God’s Word is settled concerning tithing and offerings and giving. But this post will show you what you need to take Into consideration if you want your tithes and offerings to continue to bring […]
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The worst human traditions are the ones that nullify the Word of God. These traditions are usually based on our own selfishness, rather than love for others...
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Ever have something just smack you in the face when you least expect it? That was me this morning.Every morning I wake up and journal, pray, and read. Trust me, that's not a "flex" as the cool kids say. I don't always do it willingly or with a smile on...
We could ask God to help us not be so thin-skinned and remind us to count to ten or, better yet, recite 1 Corinthians 13:5 (in the Amplified Bible) to give us space before we say anything we regret.
Infidelity is a gut-wrenching betrayal that can rip the very fabric of a relationship. In an ideal world, every person who is caught cheating is supposed to be instantly sorry and remorseful. Oh well, welcome to planet Earth, where many cheaters react in anger when caught, leaving you feeling confused, frustrated, and even guilty. It’s …
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“How you are fallen from heaven, O shining star, son of the morning! You have been thrown down to the earth, you who destroyed the nations of the world. For you said to yourself, ‘I will ascend to heaven and set my throne above God’s stars. I will preside on the mountain of the god far away in the north. I will climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High. (Isaiah 14:12-14 NLT)
I applaud those who want to make their community a better place to live. Followers of Christ are called to do just that. But how? Ah, that’s where the responses get interesting. Historically, Ameri…
When two people marry, they become one entity. This is a beautiful thing, and it should be cherished. However, sometimes people can get caught up in their own selfishness and forget about the other person. This can lead to problems in the marriage relationship. The bible has a lot to say about this topic, and …
We need the timeless truths of God’s Word to make sense of this crazy world. But Scripture not only explains what is really going on—it also fills us with hope as God works His sovereign plan to its ultimate, glorious conclusion. This blog series, first run in January 2016, is a timely reminder to that
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