Whatever case Satan may throw against us at the judgment, what will matter is who we have on our side. One of several roles we see Jesus play is our defense attorney. He’s already won the case. We just need to have Him represent us. Knowing this isn’t meant to move us to thoughtless permissiveness, […]
The Lion With a Suit On?
Satan plays the role of an ambulance-chasing attorney who causes accidents to happen to drum up business – spiritually bankrupting all who fall victim to him.
The Lending Warrior
What’s the most impressive thing anyone has ever lent you?
You’re wrong.
Whatever you thought it was, it’s not the most impressive. Look at what God said through prophecy about how he would have to handle our sins.
What the Blind Man Saw
Though Bartimaeus was blind, he saw better than most of those who were around the Son of God. He cried to the Son of David for help. Jesus called for him and healed him. Here are some things Timaeus’ son saw before he could see.
He Named Him What?
David named one of his children Nathan (1 Chron 3:5). Do you think it is possible that he did that because he was grateful for the man named Nathan who had convicted him of sin?
The Sower Sows
Do not be distracted. If the church is not growing, the problem is in the hands of the sower or the heart of the hearer. That is it.
It’s a Lie
It’s a lie to tell the truth…
…with the intention of being misunderstood.
Somewhat Sanctified?
Calling ourselves children of God and going through the motions, but not dedicating our lives to Him, striving for purity in our motives and actions, has never been acceptable to Him.
Seek, Set, Sever, and Serve
How do we resist temptation? Colossians 3:1-17 provides plain actions that can aid in our struggles. See if you can find what we should seek, set, and sever, and how we should serve to be holy.
Unhypocritical Love
It is incontrovertible. We cannot love if we are hypocritical. While the imitation might make a convincing facsimile, there will always be a chink in the facade.