“…But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven….” (Matthew 6:20, NKJV) You can have an eternal 401(k). Yes, it lasts forever! Yes, it is guaranteed. The returns are fantastic! In fact, they are beyond our human ability to measure. In this world crowds of people follow “stock tips.” They follow what they perceive to be […]
Live for Eternal Significance
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (1 Timothy 6:18-19) True faith […]
No Strings Attached
Have you ever been given something or had someone do a favor for you and it felt like there were strings attached? Maybe they expected something in return? Or the gift was forced on you when you didn’t want it? When it comes to God’s gift of salvation, there are no strings attached.
Does Fear Hold You Back?
What are you afraid of? Being alone? Being inadequate? Failing at your job, marriage, parenting? Judgement? Death? Do these fears hold you back in life? The answer is undoubtedly, yes.
Does Knowing God Help Anything?
What often holds us back in life? What is the root of our brokenness? So often we see that it is fear and laziness. But God invites us to step beyond our circumstances. Knowing him leads to our having courage, working diligently, and living sacrificial lives.
The Call to Holiness
Holy. It’s a word Christians use a lot. We know God is holy and we know that we are called to be holy as He is. In the world, however, we hear a lot about being happy. This seems to be the ultimate goal in a life outside of Christ. And of course, everyone desires […]
Don’t Compromise
You’re probably familiar with the expression that claims Christians are to be “in” the world but not “of” the world. Although this notion isn’t found directly in Scripture, it’s consistent with Biblical teaching. John 15:19 tells us: If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the […]
Keeping an Eternal Perspective in a Temporal World
One of the greatest challenges for Christians is maintaining an eternal perspective. Life goes by so quickly. And yet we often get caught up in the day to day tasks and forget that we are not promised tomorrow. James 4:14 refers to the human life as a vapor: it appears for a while and then vanishes. […]
Jesus: The Smartest Man Who Ever Lived
If someone asked you who the smartest man in the world is, what would you say? If Jesus wasn’t who came to mind, it’s time to think again. Jesus, incarnate and risen, was and is the smartest man to ever live.
How the Truth Can Set You Free
Often times people are turned off by Christianity because they think they can’t live up to what the lifestyle requires. But in reality, you and I have been granted everything we will ever need to live a triumphant Christian life. The Truth does not bind us to a burdensome lifestyle, but rather, it sets us […]
