My editor would tell you that her job is enjoyable. The talents she uses in editing were gifted to her by God, something He put inside her from the time she was little, and He revealed it to her at the proper time. My wife would say something remarkably similar. God put within her the…
Everyone has three basic questions that set the course of their life: What Am I? What Will I Become? How Will My Future be Determined? Great poets and philosophers have pondered these questions. We run into the future and wonder if we’re on the right track. We wonder what we are and what will we…
You are important. What an understatement! Unfortunately, we learn early in life to view ourselves the way others treat us. In a competitive world we can be easily damaged at deep, deep levels. One Scripture says, “…a wounded spirit who can bear?” (Proverbs 18:14) One’s view of his or her self must neither be skewed…
In this teaching (based on Romans 6:4), we are encouraged to walk in this newness of life, this rich, rewarding, and fulfilling newness of life God has in mind for all who know and believe in Jesus Christ and want all God has in mind for us.
What does the Bible say about this subject? The world has made it clear on which of these two we should seek, however God has a different plan. David L. Johnston teaches on the differences and what we should strive towards.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Phillipians 4:8 Truth is the most important component to emotional stability. In…
There is a big difference between reality and perception. It is critical to live our lives based on facts; verifiable facts so we can make informed decisions versus basing our life on some fantasy, some notion, or some thought that hasn’t been verified. The scripture is very clear regarding this subject and in this teaching…
A resolution worth keeping should last longer than a year. It should last a lifetime. Keeping resolutions doesn’t seem to be an easy matter, like the guy who said, “My New Year’s Resolution is to break my New Year’s Resolutions. That way, I can at least be successful at something.” Some resolutions are easy to…
A resolution worth keeping should last longer than a year. It should last a lifetime. Keeping resolutions doesn’t seem to be an easy matter, like the guy who said, “My New Year’s Resolution is to break my New Year’s Resolutions. That way, I can at least be successful at something.” Some resolutions are easy to…
Psalm 16 is often referred to as the Psalm of Confidence. God doesn’t want us stumbling in the dark nor walking in guess-work and uncertainty. Here we discover fourteen factors that contribute to living a confident life and the four big benefits of placing our trust in God.