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Praise is powerful, transforming. Worship connects us to God and to one another. Praise has the ability to awaken, refresh, and restore the soul. Psalm 150 tells us whom to worship, the Lord! Our tendency is to be distracted and drift, allowing our affections to focus on lesser... Read More →

Your values determine your priorities, and if you get your priorities straight, they’ll keep you from wasting you one and only life. Many claim a certain set of values, but the way they live, and their priorities don’t support their declared values. Your true values determine... Read More →

The Psalms are known as wisdom literature because they are full of wise counsel and instruction. The lyrics of many worship songs are taken from the Psalms, and they bring life, hope and encouragement. Internalizing their truths can change your life and your soul. David penned... Read More →

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 →

This week we take a deeper look at lust. This isn’t necessarily a comfortable subject. From Adam and Eve in Genesis to us, temptation is a universal problem but God faithfully provides a way out every time.   When Jesus was in the desert being tempted by the devil, he... Read More →

Over the last few weeks, we have been examining some of the deadly adversaries the enemy uses to attack us. Today, we look at anger. In the game, Mortal Kombat, the term “chip damage” refers to a small amount of damage inflicted on a player who is blocking an opponent’s special... 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 →