What's most important: being smart, being right, or being righteous?
Tag: Righteousness
Paternity Test
It should be easy to spot whose spiritual family we're a part of
Born of God
Even adopted children of God can - and should - show a family resemblance
Do You Trust Your Navigator?
There's a difference between "missing a turn" and "going our own way"
Trying to Pick Up in the Middle
Before jumping into the book of Amos, let's get a little bit of context
What the Wise Realize
If we aren't coming to the same conclusions as God, maybe we still lack enough wisdom to do so
Where Is the Glory of God?
Is God present in our lives, or did we meet Him in the past and then take Him for granted?
A Different Kind of Mark
In a vision from God, a saving mark was given to those who did something different from what we might expect
Everyone is “Too” Something
No matter how we life, someone will accuse us of being "too something", so let's live the best life that we can, regardless
Breaking the Cycle for Good
It is regretful when a child rebels against what is good and falls away, but change from one generation to the next can also be positive in some families
How Far Can the Apple Roll?
Not every child walks in the ways of their parents
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
Why Do We Need These Rules?
While following human rules might be frustrating sometimes, God's rules have a noble purpose.
Sin Was Always Sin, but Faith Was Always Faith
While Jesus brought clarity and detail about God's plan to save fallen human beings, at least one key element of that plan was present long before Jesus was born as a baby
Why Do We Have to Hear This Again?
While we might repeat things just to hear ourselves talk, when God says something more than once, we should definitely pay attention
A Holy Credit to Your Account
What does the faith look like that results in our debts being cleared with God?
No Membership Required
Don't you hate it when the event you want to get into is restricted, and you can't get in?
Please, Don’t Pay Me for My Work!
Some things that we do have results that we probably don't want to cash in.
Trying to Keep in Step
It may take work to keep up, but it's worth it.
What Do You Mean By “Justified”?
Have you ever skipped over a word you didn't understand, hoping to learn what it means later?
Those Who Sin Differently 