But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. ~ 2 Timothy 2:23 A man once said, “I’d rather be right than president!” A lot of Christians are like that when it comes to arguing about points of doctrine. Some of these arguments involve debates that the church itself [...]

        And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. ~ Romans 12:2 What is the will of God referred to in this passage? You might say it’s the opposite [...]

        Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. ~ Galatians 5:16 You can’t walk in the Spirit, and the flesh, at the same time. One will overcome the other, and that’s the apostle Paul’s point. He says, “For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and [...]

       Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 3:6-7 The Bible has a remedy for anxiety: prayer. Even [...]

        Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. ~ Psalm 119:18 There are wondrous things hidden in the Scriptures that God wants us to discover. In order to find them, our eyes must be opened. Obviously, the psalmist is not referring to our physical eyes but rather [...]

        For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that [...]

        Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. ~ Psalm 32:1-2 If you can be honest and broken over your own sin, then you are well on your [...]

        Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. ~ Ephesians 3:20 God is able! That should give you strength to face any trial or need in your life. Enough said, right? However, if [...]

        I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. ~ 1 Corinthians 3:6 One of the greatest works of God ever undertaken was that of the apostles in establishing the New Testament Church. They fought, suffered, prayed, and preached with all their might to lay the groundwork for what we enjoy [...]

        Most assuredly I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. ~ John 10:1 A thief and does not enter the sheepfold by the door. Why? Because that’s where the shepherd is! [...]