The Bible has a lot to say about words. Words have the power to ignite revolutions, start wars, break and heal a heart, transform lives and change culture. History reflects the power of words in Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream, and Churchill’s... Read More →
The value of work cannot be understated. Work builds character, teaches discipline, and can bring a sense of accomplishment when a job is well-done. No matter how menial the task, there is value. The Bible has many passages devoted to the benefits in store for the person who... Read More →
How many times do we use the four-letter word “they”? They said it’s a great movie. They’re all going to that club? Well, they said it would be ok. Exactly, who are the “they” in your life? Who are the “they” that influence you? “They” can make all the difference. You must avoid... Read More →
The word “discipline” may resonate with you as either self-control or punishment. For many it’s an unpleasant word. But throughout history God’s people have accepted spiritual practices that are known as disciplines. These disciplines may come in the form of abstinence, sayi... Read More →
Slothfulness is identified as one of the seven deadly sins. It is destructive, reduces spiritual potential, diminishes God’s blessings, and drives a wedge in relationships with God and others. The Bible defines two types of sin. There are sins of commission, which involve sins we... Read More →
Webster describes revolution in different ways. One definition is… the time taken by a celestial body to make a complete round in its orbit. Webster also describes revolution as… a sudden, radical or complete change. Each year the Earth makes a complete revolution around the sun.... Read More →
Jesus offers peace, but not the kind the world gives. What kind of peace does the world offer? I think of “peace and quiet”. We all need some peace and quiet, a getaway. But quiet, though peaceful externally, doesn’t bring peace to the internal part of our being…our mind,... Read More →