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
Love, Even During Suffering
Does it feel like God doesn't love you, even if you are trying to follow Him? Let's take a look at what the book of Romans says.
Celebrating Freedom, but Not Just For Me
Once we have been pronounced free from the penalty of our sins, may we not condemn others who have also been set free by the same process.
Time to Walk Out of the Courthouse
Once a verdict has been decided in our favor, it's time to go out and live a life that honors that decision, rather than staying in the courtroom and listening to our accuser press a case that he has already lost
Righteousness and Glory
God has both a purpose and blessings prepared for those who He knows will follow Him. Won't you step into His plan for you?
Sometimes a Good Plan Doesn’t Look Great at First
Just because we don't understand God's plan, doesn't mean it isn't a good plan
Why Do We Need These Rules?
While following human rules might be frustrating sometimes, God's rules have a noble purpose.
Compare and Contrast
Did you ever get assigned to compare and contrast two things, ideas, or people?