Zephaniah 3:8-9 foretells of a pure language. The problems of language do not derive from syntactic, morphological, or phonetic considerations, but instead from the depths of the heart. The lips are defiled if the heart or mind is …
Moses writes in Deuteronomy 4:39-40: Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. You shall therefore keep His statutes and His …
As of Monday, May 17, 2004, same-sex "marriage" is now legal in the United States of America. The U.S. is the fourth nation to have legalized homosexual marriage, behind the Netherlands, Belgium, and Canada—incidentally, all Israelitish …

(11) For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, (12) teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, (13) looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, (14) who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. (15) Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
Paul sometimes uses "grace" as a broad catchall term to declare the way God acts toward His converted but still occasionally sinful children. In every case, whether referring to a singular gift or a continuing package of gifts that …
Motivation is among the most powerful forces shaping human behavior. It determines how a person acts, what decisions he makes, and how persistent he is in the face of difficulty. In the Christian life, motivation is more than just an inner feeling or a personal desire for success. It is the God-given drive to pursue holiness, resist sin, and endure trials with faith. So, we need to understand what truly motivates us to overcome, to fight temptation, and to find strength in seasons of struggle. Motivation is often described as “the reason behind our actions.” People may be motivated by a …
Read More