Have you ever made a single mistake? Then you’re “guilty” of imperfection! We’re just being asked to admit that our actions are in conflict with our best self.
Deep down, we desire to be indebted to no one. It makes us feel weak and needy and oh-so vulnerable to the giver.
All glory belongs to God because as the Creator of the universe, He gets credit for everything in it! And by neglecting to give correct credit, we become both a liar and a thief.
Thanks-living: Give ‘em a Peace of Your Mind
Philippians gives us the four-part plan for inner peace – just in time for the holidays: Worry about nothing. Pray about everything. Thank God for all things. Focus on good things.
Ship Shape: Setting Ourselves for Smooth Sailing
We need a wartime mindset toward sin. Aware. Prepared. Alert. Because our mindset determines our direction, and steers our heart accordingly.
Murder for Higher: Convicted Killers of the Old Self
Whether or not we admit it, you and I are in a death-match with sin. So as we work to muster the courage to master our enemy, remember, it’s kill or be killed!
Sincere Failures: Managing as Junior Shepherds
Just like Peter, from time to time we all do dumb stuff. And we do unloving things to those we most love. But our faith doesn’t fail when we fail.
Un-breakable Hearts: Helping Hurt Feelings
Little moments of profound heartbreak happen unintentionally every day in the lives of every person that openly loves anything. Why do we break down when we’re supposed to build up?
Wait Watchers: Wise Waiting vs. Self-Serving
Know why we refer to servers as waiters? ‘Serving’ requires attentive ‘waiting’. And as good waiters, we must be eagerly anticipating our Father and Friend.