At what point in the Christian life should you anticipate taming the sinful nature? How long should you expect to struggle with doing what’s right in God’s eyes?
Daily Devotion
Real Life
Living with the Consequences of Sin
When God has forgiven our sin, thrown them into the depths of the sea, and remembered them no more, we’re off the hook…right? Well, not necessarily.
The Principles of True Repentance – Part 2
What are the signs that our repentance is complete? What will we feel and how will we think?
The Principles of True Repentance – Part 1
You’ve sinned…perhaps greatly. Now, you want the joy of your salvation restored…but how?
The Need for Nathans
How do we reconcile the Lord’s warning to “Judge not lest you be judged” with His command: “If anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one?”
The Classic Pattern of Disobedience
What are the steps we take when setting off on a journey into sin? And, once on our way, what trespassing side-trips will be necessary to ensure our desired destination?
What is Sin Anyway?
We sin. And while that’s not news, it is often perplexing. We wonder why we continue to do the things we’ve resolved not to do. So, what is this thing called sin and why is it here in the first place?
Grace Given, Grace Received
It’s the attribute of God that banishes fear and invites us to enjoy Him forever. Absent it, we’re lost without hope.
When God says NO
Have you laid a dream to rest? A dream that occupied your heart and mind for years? One that inspired you and helped you face each day?
The Joy of Loving God – Part 2
Worship is best offered with feeling. So what do your feelings toward God, and the expression of those emotions, say about the condition of your heart?
The Joy of Loving God – Part 1
How much do you love God and how do you show it? What about when God doesn’t act the way you want Him to…what do you do then?
Winning at Work, Losing at Home
What if you gained the world of business and career but lost your family? Would that count as success or failure?