Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay It’s so easy for our minds to be distracted and corrupted by the world. Our senses are always subject. What we see, hear, and speak show our thoughts and our heart. If you watch too much news, TV shows, listen to music, and gossip,…
Image by PIRO4D from Pixabay Division is one of the top issues in America right now. The political climate can be almost unbearable. If a person doesn’t agree with you, they don’t just want to stop talking about it. Instead, they press their views even harder. People have redefined the…
Image by M W from Pixabay Throughout the world, in most religions you find temples. They are a way to meet with gods. The gods dwell in temples, sacred places for people to meet with them. Worship of all kinds from sacrifices of animals to singing and studying happens. It’s…
Image by PourquoiPas from Pixabay Many Christians don’t realize the influence the world has on them. The Bible speaks about influence. It talks about listening to Jesus’ voice (John 10). Our senses pick up everything the world has to offer. We need to be more intentional about the influences in…
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Every year there seems to be some kind of health craze or new diet fad. Some people are absolutely crazy about their health and eating habits. On some level, Americans could stand to lose a few pounds, myself included. There has to be a balance…
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay People come to Christ with many different backgrounds. No one can expect we become Christians with perfect, pure backgrounds. We bring a lot of baggage to our relationship with Jesus. And he takes us in. We often come to Christ with messed up lives. Many…
Image by SCY from Pixabay People partner together to get more things done faster. Partnerships create a synergy that compounds the ability of an individual. Partnering in business brings productivity, unity of purpose, efficiency, and other benefits. Becoming partners takes on a whole new meaning when we must create a…
Image by Werner Heiber from Pixabay Jesus told his followers they are in the world but not of it. We work in the world but our home is in heaven. But what does that look like? Some people charge Christians that they are to heavenly minded to be any good.…
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Every human being can become addicted to something. Addictions can range from drugs to coffee. Anyone who knows me would tell you I am addicted to books. It’s not among the worst, but an addiction is still addiction. As I continue to talk about…
Image by Jills from Pixabay The Bible was written because we forget some of the things it says. It’s hard for us to remember so much information. But it also helps us to see things in different contexts. The Bible covers some of the same issues over and over. That’s…