One of the more annoying problems in Christians' lives is the issue of assurance of salvation. We've all been there. We've all wondered if we are really saved or not. We've looked at our lives and actions and thoughts and sometimes just said, "How can I be saved if...
Why did God create us? This is a deep question and theologians have been discussing it for centuries. Let me throw in my two cents' worth. I suspect that there are many reasons why God created us: for His glory, to have people to love, to demonstrate His greatness,...
The Bible sees the mind as that place of contemplation, judgment, and intention. Our minds allow us to be rational, to weigh evidence, to make decisions about right and wrong, options, etc. Our minds allow us to worship, praise God, pray, love, repent, and trust....
What do you want in life? car? house? good job? spouse? kids? etc... There is nothing wrong with wanting those things - as long as they do not become more important than Jesus. But what about wanting spiritual things? Do you want a moldable, shapeable, humble, kind,...
How many of us have wondered why God doesn't answer some prayers the way we want? You know, the ones about getting that new home, or curing a sickness, or saving a person, or getting a job, or whatever it is. I have sometimes found myself bewildered that God doesn't...
It is a sad truth in our lives that we sometimes become more devoted to things other than God and His glory. It is easy to do. In the world, there are people who are devoted to movie stars. They admire them and elevate them to a status of extreme honor and...
I am a sinner. I don't want to be a sinner, but I am. I have sins that still get the best of me. In fact, there are sins that I have confessed to God so many times that I feel like I should just make a recording of a prayer of confession, carry it around in a small...
Are you humble? I have a friend who jokingly says, "I'm proud of my humility." The funny thing is that he actually is one of the more humble men I know. He and I both realize that humility is no joke. It is a hard thing to master. If I say I am humble, then am I...
How many fruits are there of the Spirit? Take a guess and then look at Gal. 5:22-23 below count to see if your guess matched the number listed there. Gal. 5:22-23 says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23...
In light of two Christian friends suddenly discovering they have terminal cancer, I have been forced to face some issues in my own life. As a Christian who defends the faith, who teaches about God's love, and who seeks to have the ministry of Jesus spread as far as...