Category: Christian Living

I Know Whom I Have Believed

When we go about making decisions in our lives, it is good to have confidence that we have made the right choices.  That is certainly true when it comes to spiritual decisions.  While there may be repercussions for making the wrong choices in secular matters, the consequence of making the wrong choices in spiritual matters

What’s In A Name?

There used to be a great deal of value placed on someone’s name.  For instance, how many sons have wanted to live in such ways as to uphold their dad’s good name?  The Bible records, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold” (Prov.

Respect Of Persons

How do you think of yourself?  Do you consider yourself a good model of what a Christian ought to be?  Are you striving to live as the New Testament commands?  What about how you think of other people?  Are you constantly comparing the way that you act to how other people act?  How about this? 

War Has Been Declared

  It certainly is appropriate to describe the life of a Christian as one that is involved in spiritual warfare.  “This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare” (1 Tim. 1:18).  By becoming a Christian, we chose

A Study Of Friendship

One of the greatest blessings on earth is to have individuals who are true friends.  The Bible has many references that indicate the value of a friend.  Take for instance, “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity” (Prov. 17:17).  Or perhaps consider, “Two are better than one; because they

A World Of Iniquity

Sometimes the smallest of things can be responsible for tremendous damage. Think about a match. In size, it is rather small. Unless it is lit, it will not do very much harm. However, once it is lit, that small flame can be the start of something terrible. Houses can burn to the ground. Forests can

A Look At Love

It is a fact that one of the most important things that should exist in a Christian’s life is love. Over and over this precept is taught throughout God’s Word. It has even been noted that the Bible is a book about God’s love for us. Some of the most well known verses of Scripture

Do We Really Understand Sacrifice?

Jesus is the perfect example of what it means to sacrifice.  Instead of living as many men, Jesus was committed to living a life in accordance with the will of God.  Before His arrest, Jesus prayed, “…Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me:  nevertheless not what I will,

Our Influence

I have no idea who was the first to say it, but I am sure that many of us have heard it said, “You may be the only Bible that some people will ever read.”  The idea behind that saying is that most folks will not read their actual Bibles, but they will notice how

Christ, Our Life

I am deeply concerned that some do not understand the dedication that it takes to be a faithful servant of Christ.  It is the Lord, Who said, “…If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23).  Self-denial is an absolute necessity for