God’s word says it is better to obey than to sacrifice. Can we understand why this is so? All of God’s commandments are good and for the good of all God’s creation. Even the world sees that they are good in that we can get into trouble if we...
Forgiveness?
God’s word tells us our Heavenly Father is quick to forgive, yet He calls us to acknowledge our sin and confess it. In acknowledging and confessing we show we understand we did or said something wrong. I love that when King David was confronted with his sin he quickly...
Lying:
We know God hates lying. There is a story in Acts that tells us about Ananias and his wife Sapphira. I struggled with this until recently when the Lord brought it to mind. Lying has a way of coming out but in this instance the Holy Spirit revealed it...
Flattery?
Who among us doesn’t like a compliment? A true honest compliment can be very encouraging and helpful. A true compliment can let us know we are doing our job correctly or let us know we are going in the right direction. Flattery is different it appeals to our pride....
Wrath? Anger?
God’s word gives us many warnings about this emotion. We can get angry in an instant if someone pokes our sore spot that we may be carrying around. Some come from a family where tempers were short and abusive; it takes a lot not to carry this into our...
Wrong? Right
Many of us know God’s commandments and right from wrong. How often does the right thing come to mind only to be followed by another thought such as, it doesn’t apply to this situation, the end justifies the means, it is to protect their feelings, they deserve it for...
Weeds?
Our front lawn when mowed looks green and lush to those who walk by or drive by. I work in our yard and know the truth that it is full of weeds that are a beautiful green but they are chocking the grass. Our lives can be like my...
God’s Image?
The Word of God says we are ALL created in His image. The Word of God says He created all heaven and earth and all things in the heavens and the earth. God gave all He created to us to be good stewards of His creation. God gave us...
God’s Character?
Proverbs tells us that a good name, reputation, character is to be chosen over riches. Have we thought about Jesus character? Do we examine our own? Do we say we believe in Jesus and fix our goal to be more like Him? Jesus said there would be false teachers...
Remember?
Will we remember? Solomon’s God given wisdom is still true today. Will we remember before it is too late? Ecclesiastes 1:9-11 That which has been is what will be, that which is done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything...