When you come home from work after a long day – what show do you unwind with before bed? Is it a scandalous drama full of cheating spouses or an alleged “comedy” with same-sex couples becoming parents…
Does Stress Cause You to Cling to the Cross or Curse It?
How do you handle stress? Do you get angry? Curse at others? Take out your frustrations on your family? Fall to your knees in prayer? Ask a friend to pray for (or with) you? When troubles in this worl…
3 Lies Satan Uses To Deceive You
God is clear in His Word – the enemy is the “father of lies” and has been lying since the beginning of creation. From deceiving Eve in the garden and causing her to question what God said, Satan conti…
3 Ways You Might Be Worshiping Idols Today Without Even Realizing It
When we read warnings in the Bible against worshiping idols, we often envision the Israelites worshiping a golden calf and think we’d never fall prey to such a sin. But the truth is, many of us have i…
Betrayed With a Kiss – What the Story of Judas Can Teach Us All
When we read how Judas walked with Jesus, but betrayed Him with a kiss for 30 pieces of silver – it can be easy to vilify him. After all, this man WALKED with Jesus and WITNESSED His miracles firsthan…
It Is Finished – The Glory of Good Friday
“Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, …
What Christian Scandals Teach Us About Our Own Hearts
When scandals committed by religious leaders fill the news headlines, it’s natural to feel grieved and even angry. After all, sin is ugly, and when its destructive nature reveals itself, it can cause …
Here’s Why “Follow Your Heart” Is the Worst Advice Ever
The world will tell you to “do you,” “follow your heart,” or “do what makes you happy.” While well-intended, these cliché phrases lead Christians down a dark path that ultimately ends in ruin. The tru…
Sin Is Not a Toy to Be Played With – It Must Be Slayed at the Altar
Sin can be enticing and lead us to believe the devil’s lie that our sin isn’t really “that” bad. And while some of us will tuck our hidden sin into a box or hide it in a corner, promising ourselves th…