Do we sometimes expect to break the rules (even bad rules) and still get away with it?
Tag: Consequences of Choices
How Is Your Boss?
While serving sin doesn't lead to satisfaction, there is a spiritual solution that is even better than selfishness
Please, Don’t Pay Me for My Work!
Some things that we do have results that we probably don't want to cash in.
Root Cause Analysis
There are a lot of ugly, messy kinds of sins in this world, but maybe they can be traced back to a common decision in the lives of those who practice them.
What Happens When You Ignore the Truth?
Have we considered the starting point of evil behavior? Romans 1 gives us some clues as to where it starts...and how it might be fixed.
Trying to Keep in Step
It may take work to keep up, but it's worth it.
What Walking by the Spirit Looks Like
If we aren't demonstrating all of the fruit of the Spirit, does that mean we're just not trying hard enough?
What Walking by the Spirit Does Not Look Like
Paul lists a number of "acts of the flesh" in the book of Galatians. Is this just another list of rules, containing things that followers of Jesus must avoid?
A Purpose for Suffering
There is a lot of suffering in this world. However, rather than blaming it all on afflicted people not following God, can we get out ahead of it and glorify Him?
When Should We Expect God to Be With Us?
If it seems like God isn't present in our activities, should we blame God or consider whether or not we're on the right track?
When “You’re the Man” Isn’t a Good Thing
What allows us to be associated with good examples in teaching illustrations, rather than the villain?
The Setup of a Good Story
Sometimes, a good illustration makes a key point in the hearers' mind, without needing to spell out the conclusion.
Scared to Speak Up?
If you saw something heading for a bad accident, and could warn them, would you?
When Criticism is Earned
We may not like unsolicited criticism, but is it always unwarranted?
Sometimes, More Fixes Won’t Help, Part 2
What do we do when there's nothing that we can do to repair something important?
A Longer and Better Life
Let's take a look at a couple of things that can shorten or prolong our lives.
Enjoy the Good Stuff
Do you feel like you have been filling up on things that don't really satisfy or strengthen you?
Someone’s Got to Go to Prison
It is an unpleasant fact that sometimes, when disaster strikes, everyone can't escape the consequences.
Why Follow Anyone Else? (Part 2)
When we consider why people follow other gods, what does the God of the Bible have to say about their reasons?
Why Follow Anyone Else? (Part 1)
For those who are comfortable and secure in their faith, have we considered why others make different choices?
Those Who Sin Differently 