When God sent Moses to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, Pharaoh balked. He wasn’t going to let free labor walk out the door. God sent ten plagues upon the Egyptians to convince Pharoah to release the Israelites. With each plague Pharoah promised to let God’s people... Read More →
Envy is a deadly sin that will grow inside you and slowly and systematically destroy you. It drives a wedge in your relationship with God and with others. Social media is a feeding ground for envy. People love to show off their newest outfit, hairstyle, car, home and vacation... Read More →
So, exactly what do I need to do to get into Heaven? The rich young ruler (Luke 18) wanted a “to do” list. Jesus begins by telling him to obey the Ten Commandments, which the young man feels he’s got those boxes checked, but what Jesus says next cuts the man to the core. “Go sell... Read More →
The deadly sin of pride has been around since before the foundation of the earth. Lucifer, a high-ranking angel created by God, decided he would elevate himself to be equal with God. Lucifer and the other angels who rebelled were tossed out of heaven, and they are still here... Read More →
Christians ought to be the most positive optimistic people in the world. A pessimistic Christian is an oxymoron. But many Christians live defeated lives, failing to comprehend their true worth. It’s not what God intended. Jesus came so we can have life abundantly, not simply... Read More →
Moses didn’t want to be the spokesman for the Israelites. He didn’t think he was good enough. He argues with God, saying that he tangles his words, isn’t good with public speaking, and PLEASE ask someone else. We know that Moses made the cut with a few adjustments!... Read More →
Last week we talked about image in terms of our looks, body type, appearance. The world has an image that is acceptable and beautiful, but many of us fall short of that image. Understanding how God sees us and realizing that His opinion is all that matters makes all the... Read More →