Stumbling Block

Has someone caused you to stumble? Have you caused someone else to stumble? Are you currently causing someone to stumble? What is the penalty for causing someone to stumble? Have you thought about it? Is it too scary to think about? Why do we cause others to stumble? Causing someone to stumble purposely is aContinue reading “Stumbling Block”

Rewards for Serving

How thankful are you? Do you recognize what others do for you? Have you ever thought back over a day and tried to identify everything little thing one person or another has done for you? Have you taken it a step farther to identify those things people have done for you because you are aContinue reading “Rewards for Serving”

Do Not Hinder

Are you jealous of others who are working in Jesus’ name? Do you want to keep them from doing what they are doing? Do you want to out do them? Are you more concerned about how you feel than how Jesus feels? Are willing to set aside your feelings to be who Jesus wants youContinue reading “Do Not Hinder”

God is Working for You

Have you been attacked by an enemy? Were you overwhelmed by their abilities? Did you feel as though there was no way out? Did you feel like you were trapped with defeat surely coming? Were you miraculously spared? Have you given credit to God for your escape? We may face an enemy that is farContinue reading “God is Working for You”

Witness with Faith

How much do you trust God? Do you trust him enough to head out on a mission trip with nothing but the clothes you are wearing? Are you willing to trust he will provide for your day-to-day needs? Do you trust he will provide for you financially? We all like to say we trust God.Continue reading “Witness with Faith”

Servant of All

How well do you care for others? How do you show them you care for them? Do you care for everyone or only a select few? Are you willing to serve them or are you too proud to serve? Are you constantly striving to win, to be first, or are you willing to allow othersContinue reading “Servant of All”

Righteous Peace

Do you prefer peace or war? Do you like having drama in your life? Are you an agent of peace? Do you pursue peace? Do you negotiate peace among warring parties? Where does your peace come from? Is it merely a lack of hatred or violence? Or is your peace far deeper? Most of usContinue reading “Righteous Peace”

Envy and Ambition

Are you envious of others? Is there bitterness in your heart? Are you seeking personal praise? Do you strive to convince others your views are the right views or to get people to take your side of an argument? Have you realized these are merely earthly concerns? Envy is often a driving force, whether weContinue reading “Envy and Ambition”

Wisdom and Gentleness

Do you want to live a good life? Do you enjoy doing good works? Are you a person who enjoys accomplishing tasks? Do you think through the tasks before you tackle them? Do you have a plan? How do you approach them? Do you approach them with gentleness and wisdom? All of us want aContinue reading “Wisdom and Gentleness”

Fruit of Our Labors

Do you want to be productive? Do you seek to be someone others can count on? Whose advice do you listen to? Where does your guidance come from? What are the principles your life is based on? Are your principles based on God’s law? Do you have them engraved on your heart? Most of usContinue reading “Fruit of Our Labors”