Have you ever been envious of people who portray success but do not portray a fear for God or respect for His word? It’s easy to fall into the trap of the world where every decision is about moving forward in advancing our personal prosperity. This is what Asaph describes in Psalm 73. Look closely […]

As we view the conditions in our world today, it’s easy to get on the side of criticism or just be discouraged to the point of cynicism, but many are crying out, “what can we do?” Ezekiel 22:30 (ESV) — 30 And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall […]

There could be a variety of reasons behind a person missing the mark, seeming to sabotage what they are doing or the direction they are going. Sometimes a person is trying to live up to expectations to which they have not really been called. Others advanced way beyond their level of faith and the future […]

Have you ever had one of those nights when you thought you were tired but couldn’t get to sleep because your mind was really active? Or you woke up in the middle of the night but couldn’t get back to sleep because you thought of one thing after another? Although the application is entirely different, […]

It’s easy to fall into the trap of the idol called “convenience” where we serve God out of ease rather than sacrifice. Because our culture is so driven by this principle of handiness where we see double drive through stations at fast food restaurants and churches that schedule meetings based upon what is easiest for […]