Without a confidence in the future, the adversities we face can derail our life. The hope that God gives helps us stay on course. God’s Word was given to provide vision to those who look forward to His Kingdom.
As we age, the risk increases that we will be injured in a fall. The best way to combat this danger is to strengthen our bodies. But know that our spiritual health requires the same vigilance, for it is vulnerable to the same threats and a fall from grace will produce more dire consequences.
Our world is full of messages that promote the pursuit of our desires. Materialism and commercialism permeate every corner our society. What effect does this have on our national character? And where should we be focusing our desire?
Our daily life consumes much of our energy. Our habits and routines are hard to break, and we find much comfort in the familiar. But remaining faithful to God requires us to sever ties with our worldly connections. It will not be easy, but it is what we are called to do.
Everyone has a relationship with the truth - some are devoted lovers while others are just casual friends. The role that Truth plays in our lives will ultimately determine our destiny…as individuals and as a nation.
Words are powerful things. They are the means by which we interact with the world. Our ability to choose the right words and speak them at the appropriate time can help us navigate life’s difficulties. Sometimes our biggest challenge is knowing what to say.
As we attempted to remove the leavening from our houses this week, we also understand that we are to incorporate the (unleavened) body of Jesus Christ into our bodies - that He is the source of new life. But accepting this new life requires more than just believing…it requires doing.
All that is needed to understand who God is and what He requires of us has been revealed. Everyone has access to this information, but not all believe it. And Faith is more than believing, it is a decision based on evidence. Faith is what you do with the evidence given to you.
Most of our actions are focused on achieving a specific goal. But HOW we do things reveals much about our character and values. Our behavior shows what kind of people we really are. As we live our lives, what messages do we display with our actions?
