Posted in personal holiness on Dec 16th, 2013
Being faithful isn’t complicated.
We humans sometimes make getting along with one another far too complicated.
But it never has to be this way with God.
Here’s what He asks of us:
“O people, the Lord has told you […]
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Posted in personal holiness on Oct 24th, 2013
Social stigmas against immorality are evaporating at an increasing rate.
It’s so troubling because of the implications for the future of this nation that was once strongly guided by biblical values.
Unlike some belief systems, we can’t threaten people with immediate harm in order to gain their concession/confession to our theology. That would be contrary to Christ’s […]
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Posted in personal holiness on Oct 18th, 2013
Some believers fall into the trap of thinking their Christian influence is based on the ability to refute criticisms of Christianity or the Bible and on being able to prolifically quote scriptures.
While the above is important and we should strive to have ready answers when doors of influence open for us, I believe that […]
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Posted in personal holiness on Jul 30th, 2013
Satan loves to trap long-time Christians who have learned to set aside many of their past sinful habits.
He lures them into looking at how they are not as sinful as the world around them so that, as a result, they feel content with their measure of personal holiness.
You and I know, of course, that […]
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Posted in personal holiness on Jun 28th, 2013
Yesterday was a tough day.
A family I love experienced something very discouraging.
I can’t go into any detail but I will ask you to do all you can to persuade people away from ungodly behavior.
Even if they say they don’t want to hear your thoughts, at least offer it them to the extent that you can […]
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