What a concept!  In the book of Galatians, Paul makes repeated references to the sanctity of the Christian life, frequently using the word “crucified” to do it.  “I have been crucified with Christ…I live by faith…” (2:20).  “The works of the flesh are…those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.  But the fruit of the Spirit is…And those…

Did you ever have someone ask you (or even tell you) to stop singing because they didn’t like your singing?  Have you ever wondered what the people sitting near you in worship think of your singing?  One or both of these things may have happened to you.  But, what if it was God telling you to stop singing?  What if you wondered…

Do you remember those commercials from a few years back that asked, “How do you spell RELIEF?”  Of course, in a Spelling Bee, there is only one correct way to spell it, but what about in life?  What about in the Christian life?  How do you spell RELIEF? Maybe you spell it J-E-S-U-S, or F-O-R-G-I-V-E-N-E-S-S, or G-R-A-C-E, or M-E-R-C-Y, orS-A-L-V-A-T-I-O-N, or R-E-D-E-M-P-T-I-O-N,…

Of all of those Bible characters who fell from peaks of greatness to depths of shame, Solomon may not get enough notice.  The depths to which he fell, when “his wives turned his heart after other gods” (1 Kings 11:4-8), caused a major division in the kingdom of Israel.  But, the heights from which he fell were almost unparalleled (not talking about…

With the uncertain and unexpected behavior (and sometimes complete failure) of computer hard drives, having a good back-up of your data is highly recommended.  With the troublesome weather patterns that sometimes are unpredictable, it is a good idea to have a back-up plan for potentially rainy days.  Back-up plans are good to have when uncertainty prevails. Now, what about your faith in…

There is only one snowy day mentioned in the Bible, as far as I can find.  In the listing of David’s mighty men and some of their phenomenal accomplishments, God records, “Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds.  He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab.  He also had gone…

As humans we sometimes look for the limits.  A research paper is assigned in school – “How long does it have to be?”  A presentation is assigned to you at work – “How long does it have to be?”  God tells us, as His children, to pray – “How long does it have to be?” God does not put any limits on…