Are we dragging unnecessary burdens through our lives?
Tag: Sin
It’s Bad for You
If I want to eat junk food (or the spiritual equivalent), what does it really matter?
Time to Get Up and Get Dressed
We may or may not think a lot about what to wear in a day, but do we think about how we are going to behave?
It’s Not a Contest
If one person is being harmed by sin's effects more than another, which one is more in need of healing from Jesus?
Against Everyone?
In a world broken by sin and its effects on everyone, who is really to blame?
Justice Is Served!
Would it be a good thing if everyone received exactly what they deserved for their actions?
No Legal Standing
Once we have accepted Jesus' payment for our sins, who has the right to still torment us about what we have done?
How Bad Is It?
Are the "rules" (set out by God to define how to live according to His will) the reason we aren't living a happy life, or are they the tests that show us what treatment we need for our most serious condition?
Hostile Work Environment
We can escape from (or change) some hostile work environments. How do we handle the battle within ourselves, though?
I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up, Part 2
When we find ourselves in a situation that we can't fix ourselves, we are relieved when we see someone extend an outstretched hand to help us out.
I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up, Part 1
Regardless of our physical strength and dexterity, each of us has gotten into a situation that we can't get out of.
Looking Good
Is living a life of righteousness enough, or should we consider how other people perceive our actions, as well?
Relating to Sinners
If Jesus could relate to us while only being tempted, we can reach out to those who sin differently than us.
Why Did God Let Sin Into the World?, Part 2
Since we have the ability to exercise free will, why don't we make the choices that lead to good (both for us, and for others)?
Why Did God Let Sin Into the World?, Part 1
As a dad, when my son asks me a question, I'm obliged to dig into the details, even if it will be challenging to do so.
It’s Going to Take Some Work
Work isn't a bad thing, but why does it have to be so difficult?
Sometimes, You Have to Squint
In this world, not everything is perfectly clear. However, there is hope for clarity in the future.
For or Against?
Can we really effect positive change if all we do is condemn evil, and stop there?
Too Many Cookies! (Part 2)
Does being sick or hurt, and doing what it takes to get better, make you a morally superior person to someone who is still sick?
Too Many Cookies! (Part 1)
If you know the cure for a common ailment, do you keep it to yourself, or go out and help others get better?
Those Who Sin Differently 