Unhealthy Habits (Part 3)

“Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised to life as He was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ weContinue reading “Unhealthy Habits (Part 3)”

Our Land of Promise

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up.” (Hebrews 12:1 NLT) When the children of Israel were delivered from their captivity to the Egyptians, the Lord, throughContinue reading “Our Land of Promise”

How God Works

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6 NLT) The term “work,” as used in this verse and as generally used in the Bible, means much the same as it means today.Continue reading “How God Works”

What Is Your Life’s Goal?

“For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” (Philippians 1:21 NLT) What is it that brings you the most satisfaction? Closing that big sale? Making that goal in a critical game? Winning the hand of the one you love? Cooking that perfect meal? Doing well on an exam? Landing theContinue reading “What Is Your Life’s Goal?”

The Road Most Traveled

“For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.” (Psalm 1:6 NLT) As a young person, the paths of life we walk seem new, uncharted, almost like walking on freshly fallen snow, after all, we’ve never walked them before. Yet, the Bible says in theContinue reading “The Road Most Traveled”

As A New Year Begins

“Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1 NLT) With the new year often comes thoughts of “New Year’s Resolutions.” The work-out centers will be full for a few weeks, the frig will be stocked with healthy choices that will end up being given away or thrown out. Yes, you guessed it. I’m notContinue reading “As A New Year Begins”