While many of us would think of faith as a noun, as something that we possess, it is more than that. It carries with it a verbal component. After all, if we have faith, our faith causes us to live differently because of that faith. That is why James emphasized both fai...
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, part of human nature makes us prone to judgment. We tend to look at people who are different from us and offer prejudice or show favoritism towards one group over another. While our human nature is prone to this kind of judgment, Scripture clarifies that...
Continue ReadingAs long as we live on this earth, we will face sin and temptation. From the moment Adam and Eve ate the fruit God commanded them not to eat, sin invaded every area of life. When we better understand temptation, and where it comes from, we can better fight against it....
Continue ReadingIn this weekend's sermon, we heard that Barna's research reported that 65% of 18 to 42-year-old people in the United States have made a personal commitment to Christ, yet most of these people are not committed to Jesus in every area of their lives. This kind of lifesty...
Continue ReadingAnxiety has become rampant in our society. From young students to adults, the enemy has unleashed a war of anxiety against us. Anxiety leaves us feeling helpless and hopeless as if there is no way out. We are, however, left alone in our anxiety. Scripture makes it clear that there is h...
Continue ReadingAll of us need a lifeline at times in our lives. One of the times we need a lifeline is when we face temptation. Temptation often makes us feel isolated, hopeless, and alone, but we are never without hope or left alone when tempted. So today, we will take a deep dive into Scripture to ...
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