God’s Established Order

God’s Established Order

For any organization to be successful there has to structure and order. Nothing flourishes in chaos. When disorder exists people get confused. Paul lays out God’s established order for the church and the home. When we submit to that order it brings clarity. When...
Strength in the Face of Adversity

Strength in the Face of Adversity

All of us are going to face opposition. Jesus gives us strength in the face of adversity. We don’t have to rely on our own wisdom or might but find our resolve in him. When critics come against us we need to find refuge in Christ. Let him fight our battles for...
Start Fresh Today

Start Fresh Today

The Bible reminds us over and over that we can start fresh today. We don’t need to reach a certain level, jump through any hoops, Jesus allows us to start over. Sometimes we just need a fresh start. That is available to us, and God’s mercy is there it get...
Focus on Those Things that Build

Focus on Those Things that Build

Focus on those things that build others up instead of tearing them down. Life is much more satisfying if we focus on what is going right instead of always pointing out what is wrong with the world. We want to be builders who leave things better than when we got them....
Emptiness of People’s Praises

Emptiness of People’s Praises

The Apostle Paul knew the emptiness of people’s praises. Several times people thought he was a god because of the healing that God did through him. In response to these healings, people started to worship him. There were also times where Paul was criticized for...