There are countless experts and gurus promising the formula for a successful, fulfilling life. But the Bible offers something different, something deeper. The secret to a truly satisfying life is found in walking humbly before God, and Daniel shows us exactly what that looks like.
Read MoreMost of us know what it feels like to drift. Life gets busy, temptations pile up, and before long, we’re just going through the motions. But the life of a Christian was never meant to look like that. God placed a purpose in each of us, and Daniel’s story shows us what it looks like to actually live it out.
Read MoreOne thing that is universal with weak men is that they reject correction. It doesn’t matter what kind of correction it is; they flat-out reject it by getting defensive, deflecting to someone else, or going on the attack. A sign of a mature, godly man is that they receive correction by repenting to the Lord and making the necessary corrections. Elijah brought correction to Ahab, but Ahab chose to ignore it.
Read MoreIf Ahab lived today, he would be a celebrity. He was a master politician and an excellent administrator, motivated more than any previous king. The world exalts people who show these traits, even when their personality flaws are glaring. Ahab was a man who got things done and had a wife who was even fiercer than he was.
Read MoreHope is one of those Christian words that gets thrown around, and people have an idea of what it means, but they don’t know the full meaning. Many people look at hope as wishful thinking. I hope everything works out, and then we quote Romans 8:28. The Biblical definition of hope isn’t even close to wishful thinking.
Read MoreWeapons make a difference. Fighting with the right weapons is important. Ever heard the saying, “He brought a knife to a gun fight”? Doesn’t matter how good a fighter you are; if the weapons are better, you’re most likely going to lose.
Read MoreThere comes a time when you have to face the giant in your life. That giant could represent several different things in your life that you have been running away from. It could be relationship problems. It could be financial problems. This giant is something that has been dogging you for a while, and it is only getting bigger.
Read MoreForgiveness is the medicine you need. I’m not talking about forgiving other people; I am talking about being forgiven by God. Forgiveness brings so much healing to your soul. It removes the burden of guilt, wipes away the shame, and cleanses the spirit.
Read MoreToo much is made of food and drinking today. My whole YouTube feed is how you can hack your way to health by eating 50 grams of protein a meal and drinking a gallon of water. I don’t click on these videos. They are there because I clicked on a retirement video
Read MoreThe greatest lie told today is to live for today or live for yourself. We are fed a constant diet of pursuing your passion, and you’ve got to love yourself before you can love anyone else. Paul contradicts all of that with these two verses. We don’t live for ourselves; we live for the Lord.
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