To err is human. To repeat those mistakes is VERY human. Living a life that is consistent with our faith can be quite a challenge. The road from repentance to righteousness can be long and winding, and there are some days when it seems like we haven’t made any progress at all.
There are times when the situation demands that we speak out. But sometimes we don’t get the results we were aiming for. Do the words we speak align with what we are trying to accomplish? Does living our life for a purpose alter how we interact with others?
Many different kinds of people attend church, with various levels of investment in the ministry of Christ. How much of our self is God expecting us to offer?
The natural state of the world can seem hostile to a person who lives by faith. The Grace that God offers to those who believe can be quite the lifeline. But what does God expect us to accomplish with His Grace?
There are days on the calendar that we look forward to with anticipation. Then there are other days that just aren’t as pleasant. How does our perspective change the experience?
When we come to the faith, we discover how much was done on our behalf. But as we grow in grace and knowledge, we begin to realize what sort of actions we are expected to take.