"Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." (Romans 12:2) "Capture.. rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ." (2 Corinthians10:5) "Get it!," I squealed from the back room. My husband came in, glanced at the insect, and said,...
I have discovered, and continue to discover, the ways that pride hinders not only the Christian but also the unbeliever. The list, I am sorry to say, is long and goes on and on, stretching into eternity where finally pride will be forever eradicated, as will all sin...
"Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a...
Are you someone who worries about what other people think? If you're not, then you are fortunate indeed. But if you are, then you know the pain that comes from being falsely accused. You know how much it cuts into the self-esteem when someone turns your own words and...
"It keeps no record of wrongs." (1 Corinthians 13:5) Many times 1 Corinthians 13 (the love chapter) has been studied, commented on, used at weddings, and taught in Sunday School; however, I think that we miss some of the significance of the individual parts in...
After Tamar's shameful experience with her half-brother, Amnon, she was doomed to a life of disgrace. Fortunately for her, she had someone who truly loved her, Absalom, her full-brother. In an age where losing your virginity was the worst shame that could befall a...
Just one last lesson we can learn from this powerful story. It's interesting to note that throughout all of the trouble that David went through, this king and mighty warrior didn't even put up a fight. When Absalom took over the palace, David just passively packed his...