Successful baseball players learn it, successful salespeople know it, and those who follow the Lord Jesus Christ must have it on the tip of their minds – the power of not dwelling on the past. We must learn to practice what the apostle Paul described: Philippians 3:13–14 (ESV) — 13 Brothers, I do not consider […]

The description of the Lord Jesus Christ is often a description of contrast. On one hand He is The Rock, depicting His stability, His faithfulness, and His value beyond description. On the other hand, He is the stone of stumbling and the rock of offense. As Christians find great delight in Him, so it was […]

The Bible is clear in the expectation that there ought to be a difference from what we were before the Lord Jesus Christ entered our lives to what we are today. Connecting to the passage from 1st Peter below, we see as he writes to believers, he uses the term obedient children, implying they were […]

What a title! Some would advise that a title like that will not build an audience, and that I should alure you to benefits rather than come right out with the truth. The Bible, however, is extremely clear on suffering and the first thing that is made clear is that suffering is a gift. Philippians […]

  There is a great promise in Psalm 37, from which we can take great comfort if we follow the instruction that is presented. Psalm 37:4 (ESV) — 4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Before we run off and focus on “the desires of your […]

What is the greatest thing in all the world? When we consider the greatness of our God extending such mercy to sinners like us in the giving of His Son to take away our sin, we have to be overwhelmed. No wonder the writer of the book of Hebrews declared: Hebrews 2:1–4 (ESV) — 1 […]

The Bible is full of expressions of God’s approval, some of which are God simply expressing the wonderful truth that in the Lord Jesus Christ we find not only acceptance and approval, but everlasting love and an unfolding of blessings. Here are a few to consider: Ephesians 1:3–5 (ESV) — 3 Blessed be the God […]

If we are to love the Lord with all that is within us, it makes sense that our worship of the One True and Holy God would involve our wills at the highest level. This is demonstrated in the words of David from Psalm 9. Psalm 9:1–2 (ESV) — 1 I will give thanks to […]

We often hear the phrase, “just follow your heart,” but that is really not a good idea. Why? Just consider the wisdom of the Scriptures: Jeremiah 17:9–10 (ESV) — 9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? 10 “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, […]

Christians often are described as being in a constant battle with the world, the flesh, and the devil. Although the exact words are not seen, the premise is very much there. James 3:14–15 (ESV) — 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to […]