AUDIO VERSION for your convenience CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS The virgin birth of the child known as Jesus is, without a doubt, one of the monumental pivot points in all of human history. Prophesies of the Messiah’s birth are recorded long before His arrival. Despite His humble beginnings, born in a manger, surrounded by shepherds, …
Our hearts are not to be trusted. I am well aware that many, many people—Christians included—are prone to rely on their own hearts to guide them through the situations, trials, and perils of daily living. But, God’s word warns us that this should not be so.
Positive emotions are so easily derailed by things that grate us the wrong way. Much of the time the reason our happiness is stolen is due to our expectations not being fulfilled. In order to have spiritual happiness we must acknowledge and fully depend upon our God. Without a permanent relationship with God we can never be eternally happy.
Does God really impose curses? The concept of being able to curse someone is not new. It has been a common response of humans for millennia. Many cultures believe that it is possible to curse one’s enemies so they become weak or easily defeated. Cursing others has been around forever (James 3:9-10). It is reasonable …
In Hebrews 4:9-13, Paul is making a strong point by referencing Psalm 95. His point, in short, is: God has already accomplished all there is to do; consequently, don’t try to add to His perfect work. The passage appears to revolve around disobedience and failure to rest in God, rocking back and forth between the …