Unhealthy Habits

“A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.” (Proverbs 22:15 NLT) Habits form our lives and, far too often, interrupt or even block our progress as children of God. Why is that? One reason is we’re too quick to believe we can’t change negative or harmful habits. WeContinue reading “Unhealthy Habits”

How Do You Measure Yourself?

“Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the headContinue reading “How Do You Measure Yourself?”

Do You Aspire to Be a Gospel Superstar?

“This is a trustworthy saying: ‘If someone aspires to be an elder,’ he desires an honorable position.” (1 Timothy 3:1 NLT) Aspiration can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, if I lack aspiration, I can waste the gifts and talents the Lord has given me and miss opportunities to be used of HimContinue reading “Do You Aspire to Be a Gospel Superstar?”