Multiple choice question. Which of these is an accurate paraphrase of the Golden Rule? Treat others the way they treat you Treat others the way you feel like treating them at the moment Treat others the way they have treated you in the past Treat others the way you want to be treated The correct … Continue reading The Way You Want to Be Treated
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Walking in Truth and Love
How you live your life matters. It matters to you, it matters to those you love, it matters to those who love you, and it matters to God. It even matters to people you don't even know. The Bible calls us to walk in truth and love. Some of us find walking in the truth … Continue reading Walking in Truth and Love
Discerning Truth From Lies
Messages bombard you every day. How do you know what is the truth? In the Christmas movie Elf, the lead character Buddy the Elf walks through Manhattan for the first time, taking in all of the sights. He notices a sign on the window of a cafe and enters to congratulate the cafe owners. He … Continue reading Discerning Truth From Lies
Overcoming Fear
We fear what we cannot control. Situations and circumstances of life can paralyze us with fear. Fear can control your thoughts and emotions, and it can take a toll on your health. Fear is an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual battle. God can help you overcome fear. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead … Continue reading Overcoming Fear
A Culture of Truth
As God's people, we are called to be salt and light, to make a difference in the community, city and nation in which we live. We are called to be the conscience of the culture. The next series of posts will explore the type of culture that most glorifies God, the kind of culture that … Continue reading A Culture of Truth
True Freedom
True freedom is not given to you by your government authorities. True freedom is not something that is external. True freedom is internal. True freedom is given to you by your Creator. John 8:30-32, 36 30 As He was saying these things, many believed in Him. 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had … Continue reading True Freedom
The Lord vs false gods
Who do you trust -- the Lord or the false gods of the earth? From the beginning of time, the devil has been tempting people to trust in philosophies, systems and objects that are in opposition to the clear Word of God. It was true in the garden of Eden. It was true in the … Continue reading The Lord vs false gods
Where Do You Find Strength and Right Perspective?
With the many demands and decisions of life, we all need a source of strength. Certainly proper diet, adequate rest, and regular exercise play a part. But those things fall short of providing the internal strength and wisdom that we need to persevere through the most challenging times. We need a place to go to … Continue reading Where Do You Find Strength and Right Perspective?
A Life That Makes a Difference
God has a purpose and plan for your life. He wants you to make a difference in the world, and He wants you to make a difference in the lives of others. The Bible tells us that Jesus (aka, the Word) came to earth to make a difference in the world, and to make a difference … Continue reading A Life That Makes a Difference
Legacy of a Warrior: Put on the Belt of Truth
Warriors must be properly equipped for battle. Christians must be properly equipped for spiritual battles they will face each day. There are battles against invisible but real forces such as greed, lies, fear, lust, wrath, laziness, unfriendliness, confusion, selfishness and more. How do we combat these forces? Let's start by putting on the belt of … Continue reading Legacy of a Warrior: Put on the Belt of Truth