The Bible shows that life’s decisions matter, our actions carry grave consequences. In Israel’s time, King Ahab found this out as much as anyone. Ahab could and should have been a king to lead Israel to follow God. Yet, he allowed evil influences into his life and completely rejected God’s ways. Listen to these statements:…
Category: Fighting Sin
Fear or Love God? Or Both?
I’m intentionally slowly reworking through a 2-volume work by Jerry Bridges “The Pursuit of Holiness” and “The Practice of Godliness” . Currently Bridges is talking about fearing God is a balance that drives us to stand back in awe and yet also enter toward Him in love. He writes about this tension (TPOG; pp.19-20) … “It is…
ABSOLUTE SACRIFICE
“Therefore, I urge you brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test…
Se7en Deadly Sins – No More!
This is the last message in our series on the Se7en Deadly Sins. We have looked at them and realize the terrible impact each can have. Sin may look attractive and desirable. On April 12, 2009 at a Berlin Zoo, a woman had the same appeal toward polar bears, only to realize the consequences were…
Growing Godly Generations 