June 21: “Returning to Holiness”

June 21, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT): “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”

April 28: “Being a Fool, or Owning Our Sin and Seeking Reconciliation”

April 28, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

We are hard-wired to feel guilt when we do something wrong. So, we had better learn how to properly respond to guilt so that we can experience forgiveness and cleansing.

April 21: “How to Develop Godly Attitudes”

April 21, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Even more importantly than doing things for the Lord is a heart that enjoys Him and desires for Him to receive praise. After all, the Lord spends more time looking at our heart than observing our actions.

April 6: “Choose Life that You May Live”

April 6, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Bible isn’t simply a book with a bunch of rules. It is the instruction manual for living in a broken world. If we do what God tells us to do, we are free to experience the blessings that come to those who obey.

March 25: “Become Like Jesus”

March 25, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

4 Minute Read Today’s Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-49Luke 6:39-7:10Psalm 68:1-18Proverbs 11:28 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Luke 6:40 (NLT): “Students are not greater than their teacher. But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher.” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): When we repent of our sins and self-rule and trust in Jesus to save […]

February 10: “Forgiveness is Wonderful, But There’s Something Even Better”

February 10, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

To forgiven by the Lord is wonderful. But it’s even better if we live in such a way that we rarely have to seek His forgiveness. It’s especially wonderful if we have no consequences of disobedience.

February 6: “Looking Forward to Our Heavenly Home”

February 6, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

For too many Christians are far too comfortable with life on earth and don’t desire to be with Jesus in Heaven. We should allow difficulties to cause us to lose our taste for earth and crave to be with Him.

February 4: “The Value of a Sincere Heart”

February 4, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s now who we appear to be that matters to God. It’s who we really are. So, we should spend much more time working on our hearts than we do on our actions. If our heart is right, our actions will follow.

January 24: “It’s What’s In Your Heart that Counts”

January 24, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

As we try to live a life of integrity, we tend to focus on our actions and words. Yet, God focuses on our hearts. If we follow God’s lead and focus on our hearts, the rest will generally follow.