We have many responsibilities in the Christian life, but we must always remember that the essence of the Christian life is not rules, but rather our relationship with the Lord. "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" - Micah 6:8  Read More

We have all failed many times to do what we knew the Lord wanted us to do. Praise the Lord for His patience with us and for His faithfulness to us. "And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee." - Jonah 3:1-2  Read More

It is so easy to say the wrong thing when we are frustrated, angry, or tempted by pride. We need much help in this area. "Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips." - Psalm 141:3  Read More

Too often we struggle with a lack of motivation and desire for what is right. We must beware of making ever-present excuses. "And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused." - Luke 14:18  Read More

For much of the Christian life, we know what to do, but we often lack the desire and the power to do it. Our Lord is ready to help. "In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul." - Psalm 138:2  Read More

In our relationships with others, sometimes we will give more love than we receive. At other times, we will be more heavily on the receiving end. We are only responsible for what we give. “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.”  - 2 Corinthians 12:15  Read More

The gift of communication is one of life‘s great privileges, but there is always room for us to improve. We must strive for clarity in our speech. "For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?" -1 Corinthians 14:8  Read More

It is very easy to become filled with anxiety and irritation because of life’s problems, stress in our relationships, and the abundance of our responsibilities. But the Lord gives us a helpful solution. "And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." -Luke 10:41-42  Read More

We must admit that we tend to do our best praying when we are in the most trouble. And that is not necessarily a bad thing. But let it not be out of stubborn self-will. "Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly, And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice." - Jonah 2:1-2  Read More

When the Lord Jesus came to this world from heaven, He came to suffer and die for our sins. One description of Him in the Old Testament is the Man of Sorrows. We must also be reminded that He rejoiced. "In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight. " -Luke 10:21  Read More

By nature, we are selfish and self-centered people. But the more we grow in grace and love, the more we can freely be a blessing to others. "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification." - Romans 15:1-2  Read More

Fear and happiness are usually opposed to each other. But there is one sense in which they go hand-in-hand. "Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief." - Proverbs 28:14  Read More