Give It Up

When a person has a lot of pride and arrogance, they will always find a way to boost themselves above others. It isn’t uncommon for an arrogant person to think that he or she knows it all. They must be right all the time and will belittle or devalue the opinions and knowledge of others … More Give It Up

Your Escape Route

At the rate the world is changing, with all the chaos, hatred, and violence, it’s hard to imagine how it can continue at this pace. A lot of us are confused, discouraged, and disillusioned. Life seems like one crisis after another, and we’re walking around with deep internal wounds from all that is happening. You may … More Your Escape Route

She Became a Pillar of Salt, Don’t Follow Her Example

“But Lot’s wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.” Genesis 19:26(ESV) “Life is good. I have no complaints.” A dear friend said this to me not too long ago, but a couple of weeks after I spoke to him, he phoned again. With a very dejected tone in his voice, … More She Became a Pillar of Salt, Don’t Follow Her Example

Self-Control

Melissa and Angie got together for their usual lunch break, and Angie was heated yet again. She had a few choice words with one of their coworkers and couldn’t wait to tell Melissa all about it. Melissa is a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and her calm demeaner and advice has often kept Angie … More Self-Control

Never in Vain

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NLT)“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given … More Never in Vain

Ask for Forgiveness

I heard a Christian leader say, “Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, so now, there’s no need to ask for forgiveness after we sin.” It grieved my spirit to hear this. Even if he meant to explain or phrase it better, I was offended at the thought that his misstatement might confuse … More Ask for Forgiveness