What do faithful love and humble service look like? John 13 answers with a basin, a towel, and a Savior kneeling before His disciples. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus knew He would soon …
How to Endure Hardship With Faith and Perseverance
To understand how to endure hardship, consider three pictures. God regards every Christian, especially every Christian minister, as a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer (2 Timothy 2:3–6). Each picture reveals a quality needed to …
How Should Christians Respond to the LGBTQ Community?
How should Christians respond to the LGBTQ community? This question has challenged many believers and churches. Recent research shows that Christian views on LGBTQ issues are not uniform and have continued to change. As a …
Test Your Character Against God’s Character
God’s Character: The True Standard To uncover who you truly are beneath appearances and good intentions, test your character against God’s character—the only true standard for spiritual growth. Religious principles may make us appear morally …
Casting Down Imaginations: Taking Thoughts Captive
Everyone has an imagination. It is a remarkable inner world where ideas take shape and possibilities unfold. It can make the ordinary seem extraordinary. Yet when our thoughts lead us away from God’s truth, casting …
Foolish Arguments: Avoid Them
This is a repost of a post that I wrote one year ago today. It reminds us to avoid foolish arguments that only lead to strife and division. Titus 3:8-11 warns us against quarrels and …