January 19: “Have We Taken What Is Free and Made it Cheap?”

January 19, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

God’s grace is free to us but it cost Him the life of His Son. So, the question becomes whether or not we believe in cheap grace or costly grace.

January 18: “How Do You Respond to Sinners?”

January 18, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

While condemning sinners might make us appear holy, it actually does the opposite. A mature Jesus-follower will hate the sin but reach out in love and humility to help the sinner.

January 17: “God’s Laws Sometimes Have Exception Clauses”

January 17, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

While our default response to God’s Word is obedience, there are rare exception clauses. Sometimes, apparent disobedience is what God desires.

January 16: “When God Injuries Us … On Purpose”

January 16, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Sometimes, the Lord allows us to be injured (or initiates the injury) in our relationship with Him. While it may not seem immediately apparent, He has a very good reason for doing so.

January 15: “How Much Should I Love the Lord?”

January 15, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

People typically love their parents and children a lot. Yet, Jesus tells us that we must love Him more than those special people. What does obedience look like?

January 14: “Be Shrewd as Snakes and Harmless as Doves”

January 14, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

A week ago, our Capitol Building was under siege by thugs, some of which were waving banners and posters with Jesus’ name on them. The Bible makes it clear that Jesus would have never participated in such criminal behavior.

January 13: “The Comfort of God’s Punishment”

January 13, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

As much as it hurts to be disciplined by God, there is much comfort to be found in the pain.

January 12: “The Blessings of Acknowledging Our Sinfulness”

January 12, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

One of the ironies of the Christian life is that while we desire for others to see us as holy, the greatest blessings can come when we see ourselves as sinful.

January 11: “Physical Benefits of Spiritual Renewal”

January 11, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

When we live in conformity to God’s Word, there are not only spiritual benefits; there are also physical benefits.

January 10: “Making the Most of This Temporary Life”

January 10, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

While Jesus-followers are ultimately on the path to Heaven, God has given us His Word to help us make the most of this our one, short life.