April 13: “Serving God Wholeheartedly”
Worship and serving the Lord isn’t simply something we do on Sundays. It is what we should do as we walk in the world throughout the moments of every day of our lives.
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April 9: “Love the Bible AND People”
If we proclaim a love for the Bible but have no love for people, we are no better than the hypocritical Pharisees. We must be like Jesus – love the Scriptures AND people.
Read MoreMarch 29: “Why Our Marriages Matter”
Marriage is like everything else – you typically get out of it what you put into it. However, our marriages are intended to illustrate the Gospel so we need to continually work to keep our marriages in good shape. If we do, it will also increase our happiness.
Read MoreMarch 11: “Every Jesus-Follower is Barabbas”
The Bible is filled with stories that beautifully illustrate powerful truths. The story of Barabbas is one of them.
Read MoreMarch 5: “Develop a Desire to Worship”
We know we should worship the Lord, if for no other reason than that the Bible commands it. Yet, we often don’t desire to worship Him. What can we do to kindle the desire within us to worship our God?
Read MoreFebruary 26: “Thinking About Immigrants”
While we must strive to be a nation with fair laws that are obeyed, we must also not allow those laws to diminish our view of others. As Christians, we should see every single person as an image-bearer of God.
Read MoreFebruary 3: “The Two Most Important Rules”
If we would focus on the two rules that Jesus prioritized, it would do at least two things: 1) it would make obedience to all the other rules easier, and 2) it would cultivate happiness in others and in ourselves.
Read MoreJanuary 15: “How Much Should I Love the Lord?”
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?
Read MoreJanuary 9: “God Must Have First Place in Our Heart”
If we truly love someone or something, then we must refuse to make them first place in our life. That place belongs to the Lord.
Read MoreJanuary 6: “Love the Unlovable”
Following Jesus means that we will often do what is right but does not come natural. The way we respond to those that set themselves against us is a case in point.
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