Often there’s no other way to say things than to just say them out loud: nothing makes me want to behave rebelliously more than legalism does. Of course, the truth is that I am prone to rebel. Like you, it’s in my DNA and, while they may differ, you and I have triggers. Little (or […]
10 Extraordinary Women Who Influenced Christianity
Much has been written about the men who had an impact on Christianity and on the church, but what about some of the women of faith? I don’t know about you, but as I read through the Bible, I’m noticing a lot of reference to some quite influential women. There’s Deborah, a prophetess who judged […]
Is Sin Really Sinful?
After writing about the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, I began thinking and writing about the impending arrival of post-Christian America when a reader asked a great and difficult question: What do we do if, as a Christian, what we consider “sin” is acceptable in other areas of society? What you do with sin […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes on God
How do you keep your eyes on God, remaining focused on His word and promises, especially with all of the distractions in life? When there are no distractions, no turmoil or suffering it seems easy to faithfully keep your eyes on God. In fact, it’s during those times that it’s so easy to remain focused […]
How Do I Determine God’s Will?
In a previous article, I wrote about Following God Without Hesitation, referencing Joshua 3:3 and what I said there was that “we need to determine God’s will and “go after” God without hesitation.” This has brought up a good question in conversation: How Can I Determine God’s Will for My Life? A friend once encouraged […]
3 Biblical Ways to Grow Your Faith and Trust God More
If you’ve ever wondered how to have more faith in God when life feels uncertain, you’re not alone. The Bible gives us clear steps to strengthen and grow your faith daily. Nothing is more frightening or exhilarating as actively pursuing the living God and walking in faith. When you do, be prepared to step into […]
