In Acts 17: 10-12, Paul and Silas, as missionaries in the city of Berea, preached to mostly Jews and to some Greeks. Of course they preached the Word of God, but it was in terms of the gospel, which was … Continue reading
Category Archives: Christian Living
The mind, the heart, and the body are illuminated and nurtured by what the eyes see; for Jesus said, “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of … Continue reading
Jesus says in Matthew 23: 9— “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.” The statement does not and could not mean that we can’t call our earthly fathers, “father;” … Continue reading
We all know that there is a tug-of-war between the Spirit and the flesh. Which will win depends on who we want to please— God or the world. When we succumb to pleasing the world, oftentimes it is because we … Continue reading
As it is true that the letter of the law is related to motivation and thoughts of the heart and mind, so is Jesus’ instructions to us to turn the other cheek when hit by an evil person (Matthew 5: … Continue reading
Faith in God is in the first brush stroke used to paint every Christian life. We are the brush. God is the painter. To be a masterpiece, the brush must not control. It must follow the hand of God. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
It ought not be that curse words are spoken by a Christian. And by the term “Christian,” I’m referring to one who is not only a professed one, but who indeed is a possessed one. A Christian who walks in … Continue reading
I pursue righteousness because I hate this world’s darkness. I get tired of it and am sickened by its pull on me. I look forward to the time that these effects of sin no longer exist. I, like all Christians, … Continue reading
I believe that when we’re agitated, on edge, impatient, full of worry, arrogant, and at times disappointed in ourselves, it’s because we think too much of ourselves; having forgotten that the flesh naturally desires to puff us up into an … Continue reading
God doesn’t want us to lay out our complaints for the world to see. To be a complainer in that manner – publically expressing dissatisfaction about our lives or about Him – not only spiritually and physically drains our souls; … Continue reading
Materialism is the preoccupation with material things rather than intellectual or spiritual things. Because we live in a physical world, being concerned with and having material things is only natural. What we Christians must guard against, though, is the desire … Continue reading
The Bible doesn’t specifically state whether or not it’s okay for a Christian to serve in the armed forces. However, throughout the Bible, there are illustrations of many serving the Lord who also served militarily. Not only that, but certain … Continue reading
Extreme fighting, a mix of boxing, kick boxing, and wrestling, has become one of the most popular sports today. I’ve never watched a match, though. I’ve just caught glimpses of it while turning the channel. From what I can tell, … Continue reading
Feelings are the second and final stage before committing the action of a sin. Feelings anticipate what we will be satisfied with in the natural: lust, worry, anger, resentment, pride, etc. The first stage of sinning is the thoughts that … Continue reading
Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10: 17). It doesn’t come from within us. It is given as a component of the divine, spiritual nature contained in the fact that God’s words are spirit … Continue reading
To begin with, there must be an acknowledgement of God’s kindnesses. These kindnesses are mercies from God that we don’t deserve. We don’t deserve them because this sinning world has turned its back to the Almighty One. We are naturally … Continue reading
The following, from the Christian ministry Amazing Facts, is an article containing opinions and suggestions that I agree with. Halloween and the Christian By Curtis Rittenour I grew up in the 1960s in a Christian home. Every year on October 31, … Continue reading
How do babies come to know the voice of their parents? It’s because of the time spent with the parents. It’s no different recognizing the voice of God. Being in His presence for a great deal of time helps us … Continue reading
In parts of Christianity, there is zeal to embrace Israel as a means of currying favor with God. In doing so, some even go so far as to adopt Jewish beliefs and customs that are part of the Jewish ceremonial … Continue reading
Almost from the beginning of my spiritual journey, I’ve believed that love is an action that begins with the decision to act. Sometimes the decision is initially accompanied by loving feelings, but probably more times this isn’t the case. That … Continue reading
A scoffer is defined as one who mocks, ridicules, or scorns the belief of another. They’re everywhere: the classrooms, the printed media, radio, TV, our homes, on the job, etc. And sadly, these scoffers will only increase as the day … Continue reading