Responsibility

"Salvation Is Personal" by Sam Jones

"Salvation Is Personal" by Sam Jones

Though God has big plans, He works through small people. People who find salvation achieve this through personal choices made in specific circumstances. God works through individuals, showing no favoritism, holding everyone accountable for their own behavior. But once started, He promises to never give up on them.

"Chained to Another" by Scott Hoefker

"Chained to Another" by Scott Hoefker

When times are at their worst, people often find themselves alone. Standing with a brother throughout a trial is a vital part of our calling. The responsibility to carry one another’s burdens should not be taken lightly and the admonition to pray for each other is not limited to friends and family.

"The Sin of Neglect" by Chris Gregor

"The Sin of Neglect" by Chris Gregor

When life overwhelms us, our natural inclination is to blame the world for our circumstances. But far too often, our problems originate with our own proclivity to neglect taking responsibility for our actions. We wield more power than we think, and sometimes we only have ourselves to blame.

"Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged" by Chris Gregor

"Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged" by Chris Gregor

The ability to judge right from wrong is a skill necessary for survival and takes years to develop fully. The instinct to condemn those who are different from us is a defensive reaction to a threatening world that is most often executed without thought or consideration of consequences. Many of our social issues stem from our inability to distinguish between the two.

"Thy Kingdom Come" by Chris Gregor

"Thy Kingdom Come" by Chris Gregor

Our culture seems obsessed with the “end of the world”. From the economy to climate change to civil unrest, there seems no end to the prognosticators of doom and gloom. As Christians, we understand that everything is temporary and long for the day when Jesus returns to establish His Kingdom. But have we considered what that Day will bring and are we preparing for the World to follow?