There is something in all of us that makes us resist taking instruction. It’s called pride and the Bible warns us about falling into the trap. Proverbs 15:32 (ESV) — 32 Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence. Proverbs 13:18 (ESV) — 18 Poverty and disgrace come to him […]

Have you noticed how a passive aggressive attitude seems to be most prevalent today? People seem ready to walk out on marriages, contracts, and vows at the drop of a hat. And what is behind their actions of leaving? Often is a desire to hurt the people or organization for not doing things in accordance […]

In a day when all companies seem to be downsizing, the typical customer service department has gone digital. Typically, now when you have a complaint, you can’t just call the customer service department, instead you are directed to see the menu online and follow the link. Instead of someone hearing your complaint, you have to […]

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 […]

As I sat at lunch with a friend a while back, he made and interesting observation and said, “where are those who would be like Barnabas today?” The thought of that really triggered my mind to think of how we all could use a person like that, of how nice it would be to have […]

Corporate worship seems to be downplayed in our current society.  By corporate worship I mean the value of being part of the church body worshiping together as one body, rather than people worshiping as individuals in a meeting place with other individuals. It seems corporate worship has been devalued to the place where singing seems […]