We will soon begin a new year, and it’s a good time to resolve to grow in our spiritual walk. The most important requirement for spiritual growth is a steady diet of God’s Word, a treasure of inestimable value. In 1 Peter 1:24-25, Peter quotes from the prophet Isaiah, using Isaiah’s words which were initially […]

Our last article looked at Ananias and Sapphira and considered the importance Christ places on truth. Today we’ll consider another related error influencing Ananias and Sapphira: over concern with how they appeared to others.  Putting more weight on how others view us than how God sees us is a dangerous temptation. If we can persuade

A few days ago we considered the importance of truth. Continuing with that theme, let’s look at a passage in Acts. The book of Acts is transitional. Old Testament Law had been done away with at Christ’s death. The church was just beginning in the book of Acts, and chapter 4 concludes with a description

In Psalm 15:1, David poses the question of who is worthy to have intimate fellowship with God, worthy to be a guest in God’s tent. He answers the question by describing several qualities of such a person: “He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart; who does not

One of the greatest boxing champions of all time, Joe Louis was born during WW1 and fought, both in the boxing ring and in the army, during WW2. One of his more famous statements regarding the war was made in March of 1942: “I know we’ll win because we’re on God’s side.” Although many groups

Earlier this month we celebrated Veterans Day. Memorial Day honors those who died in military service, and Armed Forces Day is another day in May when Americans honor those who currently serve. Veterans Day, however, honors all who have ever served in the American military, living and dead.  Honoring those who have served or have

A plastic bowl will melt if set on a hot stove burner. Polyester usually burns when ironed. Glasses shatter when dropped on the floor, and your computer will never be the same if you drive your car over it. Many “things” look great but become worthless when tested with a test they weren’t designed to

Some people do good things because they want to be a “good testimony,” a somewhat valid motive because if people know we’re Christians, we can bring honor or dishonor to Christ’s name by our actions and words. However, recognition of the true character of God will result in a desire to honor him regardless of

The book of Proverbs contains wisdom for almost all aspects of life. We can’t take a lesson from this book and claim it as a promise which will always produce the consequence depicted, but the predicted results will happen as a general rule. You’re at a point in your life when you’re gaining new friends.

Today, Patriot Day, we remember those who died in attacks on our country September 11, 2001. Islamic terrorists hijacked airplanes with intent to kill civilians and injure the American economy. Many young adults are too young to remember the impact of that day, but Americans in their mid-twenties and older remember where they were and