We must never think about God's gift of salvation like something that we were owed.
Author: M. Dennis
The Branch Can’t Take Credit for the Gardener’s Good Work
It's great to achieve positive results within the family of God, but we must not take too much credit for being part of that family in the first place
Can Jealousy Be Good?
Could jealousy and envy have a place in God's plan?
If You Stumble, At Least Others Will Know Not to Fall Over the Same Obstacle!
In God's plan, even those who had a complicated journey to find Jesus can have a positive impact on others.
Fight On!
There are conflicts within ourselves that may just mean that part of us is actually redeemed
Heart and Soul (and Body and Mind)
It's tough to fight battles between different parts of our selves
Yes, Darkness Exists, but There is Hope in the Light
The light can show how messy our lives are, but it also helps us see a path to something better
Abusing That Which Is Good
The use of good things to accomplish bad purposes is nearly as old as humankind itself
Does It Count If I Don’t Know Any Better?
When it comes to excuses, saying that we didn't know better isn't the same as actually not knowing better
How Is Your Boss?
While serving sin doesn't lead to satisfaction, there is a spiritual solution that is even better than selfishness
A Messy Subject…
The topic of slavery is a complicated one, but when it comes to slavery to sin, we must not sugarcoat things
Whether or Not to Serve Isn’t the Choice; Only Who We Serve
Since we don't have the option of "not serving anyone or anything" in this world, let's make sure that we choose to serve One who loves us
“You’re Dead to Me”
While we should do our best to preserve healthy relationships, perhaps we should break off one in particular that is only harming us
The Fight Is Hard, but Don’t Surrender!
Even as the battle against sin rages on, a new life with Jesus is still far superior to returning to a life of sin without Him
Isn’t More Always Better?
Having freedom from sin's penalty still doesn't make returning to sin a good idea
Put Those Feet to Work!
Getting to enjoy an abundant life in Jesus Christ is a process, but we can help no matter where we are along the way
Call on the Name of Jesus to be Saved
Paul, in the book of Romans, breaks down salvation to some of its simplest principles
It Doesn’t Stop at an Event
What if there is even more to following Jesus than just "getting saved" (although that's a big part)?
We Can’t Certify Ourselves
Have we tried to tell God that we will notify Him when we're good enough for Him to accept us?
Zealous for What?
Just as we may not like to be grouped with others who we don't agree with, we also need to inspect our own hearts to ensure that we're not just being carried along by a righteous crowd without also participating in God's plan
Those Who Sin Differently 