“I’ve got a right to do what I want to do!” How many have ever said that? How many Christians have ever said that? But, give this some thought. Even if something is not necessarily a sin, does that mean I’ve got a “right” to do it? One question I must always ask myself is: “What impact will this decision have on others, especially upon my fellow…

Every moment of every day (from the moment we wake up to the time we pillow our heads) should be viewed by every Christian as a great day! Not simply that it is “going to be” a great day, but that it “is” (right now) a great day! What’s so great about every moment of every day? I’m a Christian! I’m saved by the blood…

Some people just get offended at anything and everything. Have you noticed? They are reminiscent of one of Jesus’ disciples. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. His name was Judas.  During the last week of Jesus’ life, Mary of Bethany came and anointed Jesus’ head and feet with a costly fragrant oil worth a year’s wages. Judas was indignant and scolded Mary for wasting something so valuable, which…

As we know, opportunities to do wrong and to gratify the flesh abound all around us. And sometimes Christians think that they can take advantage of their “forgiving God” who “always forgives them,” and use that liberty to do some things that they should not. Paul warned about this in Galatians 5:13 – “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not…

When Paul wrote the book of Romans, he told the church that his “heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved” (10:1), and he went so far as to say, “I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren,” so that they might be saved (9:3). Paul wanted all people to be saved,…

Sometimes people (that includes us, yes?) say things that they believe will show they are enlightened, a cut above most, and actually relevant to the world.  Unfortunately (or maybe it’s fortunately), if you listen closely to what these folks say (and listen long enough), their own words will expose them. This is why Solomon warned, “Do not be rash with your mouth…let…

It’s that time of year when folks make resolutions to begin on the first day of January. Statistics indicate that more than 80% of those resolutions don’t stick. (That number is actually lower than I expected.) The reason they don’t last is because they are attached to an arbitrary date and not a true decision and commitment to change. Think about that in relationship to Christianity.…

Why is it that those closest to us are often the ones who can hurt us, irritate us and upset us the most? Maybe because we spend more time with them, maybe because they know us best, maybe because we have higher expectations, maybe for no good reason at all. What can we do when those we are closest to annoy us? Perhaps ask a…