We have heard many lessons, sermons, and maybe even one-on-one teachings about idols. We may be at the point of being fed up with them. We have heard all the analogies. We have heard all the don’ts. We may feel we have been bludgeoned with them as much as we can take. But how seriouslyContinue reading “Worship No Other”
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Pick Up Your Cross
We don’t like the idea of suffering. In fact, many of us will go to extensive lengths not to suffer. We go along with incorrect viewpoints, so we are not ostracized by our friends. Even if we disagree, we stay silent. We may even commit petty crimes to be accepted by others. Why do weContinue reading “Pick Up Your Cross”
Just Like Peter
What occupies your thoughts for most of the day? Are your thoughts focused primarily on the immediate task before you? Do you ponder what you will do later in the day? Do you plan your weekend events? Do you think about what God has in store for you? I will venture to say that mostContinue reading “Just Like Peter”
From Faith to Righteousness
What does righteousness mean to you? What does faith mean to you? Does righteousness include faith? Does faith lead to righteousness? Is righteousness something you can achieve in this life? Are you pursuing righteousness? Have you taken time to ponder these questions? Righteousness can be a contentious topic to discuss. There are many opinions, andContinue reading “From Faith to Righteousness”
Law Versus Faith
Are you a law-abiding citizen? Are you someone who believes everyone should adhere to the letter of the law? Do you strive to obey the law by dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s? Does that apply to your Christian life as well? Obeying the law is important. It is especially important thatContinue reading “Law Versus Faith”
Bow to Truth
Do you like to hear the truth? At what point will you bow down to God? When will you relinquish your desire to be in control? Will only happen when you have grown old and are nearing the end of your days? Will it be when you have experienced a disastrous event? Truth can beContinue reading “Bow to Truth”
Limitless
Have you given much thought to names? If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? Would it be a name that has a meaning? Would it be a name you especially like. Would it be a name of someone in your family history? We don’t normally get much say in whatContinue reading “Limitless”
Walk Before the Lord
What would you do for a million dollars? What if the amount of money was so large you could not count it? Would you do anything, even if it was offensive to you? Is there anything you would not do? How do you respond to God’s promises when he just wants you to obey? PlayingContinue reading “Walk Before the Lord”
Heaven Rejoices
Many of us have been baptized, but how many of us remember our baptism? Depending on your religious background, we may have been baptized as infants, young children, young adults, or even as an older adult. So, remembering it may be near impossible. For those who were baptized as infants, they may have gone throughContinue reading “Heaven Rejoices”
Once For All
How good are you at forgiving? Do you forgive others when they do something that offends you? Do you forgive yourself when you do something you know is wrong? Will you accept forgiveness from others? Do you know that Christ died to cover all sins for all time? Forgiving others can be difficult. If someoneContinue reading “Once For All”