Lies and More Lies – Can Lying be Eliminated?

No one will completely stop lying in this lifetime. Every believer maturing in Christ, however, can minimize its occurrence significantly and, thus, bring greater honor to the Lord.

Biblical Basics of Dealing with Problems

Whether one is a believer in Christ or not, there is no way to avoid problems (challenges) of life. God’s Word, however, provides ample guidance for followers of Christ to be overwhelming conquerors whenever they face and deal with problems,Read more…

Truth in Life is Basic for Believers to Grow in Christ

Believers who read the New Testament book of Ephesians recognize foundationalspiritual truth presented in Ephesians 4:10-16. It may surprise you to discover that the phrase “speaking the truth in love” in Ephesians 4:15 is not present in the original language ofRead more…

Personal Communication that Requires Wisdom and Prayer

You could be growing in Christ yet not be able to immediately recognize how orwhen to communicate in certain situations. To keep this situation to a minimum, continue to grow in wisdom and be faithful in prayer.

Christ Crucified: The Solution to Self-Dependency

Aspects of self-centeredness will increase when the reality of “Christ crucified” diminishes in your life. This year can be a time to grow further in Christ by continually dying to self. 

Your Way or God’s Way . . . Your Choice

Only 2 reasons for a believer’s sinning . . . and those two reasons are spiritual ignorance or willful disobedience. Simplistic? The accompanying article is a 1-page “quick read” that may surprise you about the basic “reasons” for sin inRead more…

Loving Yourself . . . What Does the Bible Say?

Loving yourself is not a 3rd commandment that is somehow hidden in Matthew 22:36-40. Loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind and loving others as you already do love yourself are the TWO commandments on which all theRead more…

You Can Change . . . One Step at a Time

Belief is authenticated by a changed life. Thankfully, evangelicals are noted for verbalizing the Good News of the Gospel with great clarity. On the other hand, there is sometimes a lack of clarity in describing subsequent growth in Christ. ThisRead more…

Humility: God’s Path to Edification & Exaltation

Humility is a necesssary trait for effective ministry and leadership. Humility is also the path by which we all came to Christ. Predictably, humility is a gift from God and is seen most notably in believers with a dynamic andRead more…

Prosperity Gospel denies trials’ necessity

Prosperity Gospel, by definition, denies the reality of God-ordained trials. Yet, God’s Word presents divinely ordained purposes for His children’s trials. Material prosperity may or may not come, but trials are basic to growth in Christ.