“Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.” -Psalm 96:9
“Am I good enough for God?” For some, it’s not a question of salvation or love. You believe the sentiment behind the children’s song “Jesus Loves Me,” you can quote John 3:16 from memory and, when asked about your salvation, can answer with a definite “Yes, I’m going to heaven… Read More »How Do I Know if I Am Acceptable to God?
What is the one thing every teenager wants most? A new car? The latest iPhone? A 55-inch TV with an Xbox Series X, all right in his own bedroom? How about independence? Your teen years are when you finally start to spread your wings. You get your driver’s license, a… Read More »How to Live Independently With Total Dependence on God
What do you, as a Christian, do to observe Advent? On a recent visit to the Christmas card section of Wal-Mart, I found singing cards, pop-up cards, 3-D cards (which, admittedly, are kind of cool), cards with jokes, money-holder cards, and neutral “Happy Holidays” kinds of cards. But Christmas cards… Read More »How to Observe Advent Like a Christian
Heart = the central or innermost part of something. Praise = the expression of admiration for someone or something. Heart of praise = the state of being in constant admiration for someone—namely, God—deep down in your innermost parts. Does this describe you? Whenever someone asks how to get closer to… Read More »Closer to God: How to Have a Heart of Praise
Let me start by saying the whole Bible is all about the astonishing love of Jesus, so to say that I sifted through and found only six stories on this topic would be a lie. In truth, everything God does is out of love for his people—even when he disciplines… Read More »6 Bible Stories that Show the Astonishing Love of Jesus
Tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis. Famine, epidemics, drought, war, terrorism, political corruption… Sometimes it seems like evil reigns supreme, right? Yet the Bible clearly states—multiple times—that God is firmly in control and nothing happens that isn’t allowed by him. Therefore, if one is to actually believe the words of the Bible, the… Read More »Why Would a Good God Allow Bad Things to Happen?
Do you know how to love God? Are you loving Him according to his “love language”? One of the most helpful tools I have found for my own relationships is the concept of love languages. Essentially, this means there are multiple ways to show love, such as giving gifts, saying… Read More »How to Love God: What is God’s Love Language?
As a Christian, how do pick yourself up after a bad day? I’ll never forget one of my high school’s regular substitute teachers. Bob happened to be the pastor of a local church, but he graced the halls of Brookwood High every day—coffee thermos in hand, smile in place. What… Read More »“I Think It’s Gonna Be a Great Day!” 4 Bible Truths for Bad Days