“There are three areas of study in which someone who wants to be virtuous and good must be trained: that which relates to desires and aversions, so that he may neither fail to get what he desires, nor fall into
And as Christians, we offer that art to God. God, after all, is the commissioner of the art; it’s purpose is for His glory. Sometimes the art is taking our children on a hike; sometimes it is a more overt act of service. Sometimes our art is in our spontaneity: changing our well...
A man put it on the line and he was willing then to live his truth so that the idea of being the son of man became wretched to him because he realized that sons and daughters of men and women live life but the sons and daughters of God are inhibited from it. We love him because ...
We Christians speak of OUR living the “victorious Christian life,” or that we are supposed to, at least. ALL. THE. TIME. But is this just another way we have been deceived to become glory grabbers? When people say, “go live a victorious Christian life” or go live out the victory...
Christians are called to forgive. The next time you’re approached about Cancel Culture, remind others that people change, they grow, mature. While you may have to create space between yourself and someone or something for a period of time, believe that God can bring about reconciliatio...
Christmas trees don't magically, or genetically, aspire to a perfectly peaked shape but rather take six to eight years of careful pruning.Andreas Rentz/Getty Images During the final month of the year — and often, muchsooner— vast numbers of harvested trees begin their migration indoors, where...
When we stop to weigh the meaning of these words, then note the connection in which they are found, the intelligent child of God is driven to say, "I must pray, pray, pray. I must put all my energy and all my heart into prayer. Whatever else I do, I must pray." The Revised Ve...
When God leads a man or woman to divorce, they often face strong opposition from their family, friends, and most of all, their church. In an already difficult situation, they must contend with others who are sure, based on church doctrine, they are making the wrong choice. For those on...
He often wants desperately to find his way back to God, but feels he’s fallen too far. Rebellion has taken such a strong hold, he feels he’ll never be free of it. Precious friends, if I have just described your situation, I want you to know, there IS hope! The Bible has ...
However, it must always be kept in mind that one can only determine the true path by putting aside emotions and prejudices, which often blind us to reality. Then, and only then, will we be able to use our God-given intelligence and make a rational and correct decision. There are ...