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When you ask someone how they are, their response usually includes “busy.” Busyness seems to creep its way into most of our conversations. We are so busy that there are things we know we should be doing that we can’t seem to find time for, important things. If Satan can’t entice... Read More →

Imagine that everyone likes you. No matter what you do, everyone thinks you’re awesome. In reality, we know it won’t happen, though we often spend much time and energy concerned with the opinion of others. Now imagine that pleasing God is the most important thing. You wake up... Read More →

There are so many things to do, if only we had more time. We are entrusted by God just one life to live here in this world. What we do with our life makes all the difference both now and for eternity. Satan wants to defeat us at every turn. He stalks Christ-followers attempting... Read More →

We talk about and study about prayer, but in the Christian life, it’s probably one of the areas of greatest failure. Prayer is a privilege; we are able to talk to God. The Book of James says that prayer is “powerful and effective.” James instructs us to pray when we a... Read More →

What is materialism? Materialism doesn’t just happen when someone has a lot of money or stuff. You can be materialistic and be middle class or even poor. Materialism is having the wrong attitude about possessions, which means your possessions possess you. It means you love things... Read More →

It’s easy to fall into a pattern of judging others. Jesus warned his followers not to judge or to speak against one another. He condemned the Pharisees for their quick and brutal condemnation of anyone breaking religious laws. They accused Jesus of being a glutton and drunkard... Read More →

Wars and conflict exist all around the world. The news is filled with reports of terrorism and threats of violence. It is a sad fact of our existance and, in reality, wars have existed for all of recorded time. Likewise, individuals constantly find themselves in situations of... Read More →

Patience is a virtue that we expect and appreciate in others, but not one we enjoy aquiring. Patience does not come naturally; it comes with testing and time. In our instantaneous culture, it is a rare jewel. We want results now; we want to start, finish and be done with whatever... Read More →

Nike commerials and ads depict the energy and strength of the athlete and connect with something inside us that makes us want to be that person. And they always close with their slogan “Just Do It”. Nike isn’t the first place we see the “Just Do It” idea. The New Testament book... Read More →