Too Gracious to Be Ignored
Being gracious to others is not easy. It requires a selfless, humble spirit that desires the best for others. With God's grace as a model, however, we are fully equipped to live gracious lives and overcome evil. Paul offers some practical principles for a grace-centered life.
The Pursuit of God
True godliness is not measured by religious ritual but by a continually growing development of Christlike qualities reflected in a godly mindset, private devotion to prayer, and selfless actions to meet the needs of others.
Evidences of Spiritual Sanity
The Lord calls all His children to live consistent, godly lives. The Bible does not leave us to guess what such a life looks like. The apostle Paul gives us some key elements of godly spiritual maturity in Romans 12.
Every Christian Is a Charismatic
God gives the spiritual gifts and the faith to exercise them effectively in His church. Our responsibility is to faithfully and humbly employ them in His service. This may not always bring thanks or praise, but it will bring glory to our God.
Why the Church Is Like a Puzzle
It is not uniformity but unity that is needed in the church, the body of Christ. As diverse members of that body, we have each been uniquely gifted to contribute to the unity of God's family to His ultimate glory.
How To Find the Will of God
The will of God is not something we should fret about or agonize over. If we are following God's written Word and seeking to please Him, we can be sure we are walking in His will.
From Infancy to Maturity
If we want to make a difference in the world, we must be different from the world. And that is possible only by being transformed by God's Word.
Four Words for Authentic Christians
Sacrifice is at the heart of all true worship of God. God calls us to offer our lives, in every part and in every detail--everything we say, do, and think--in sacrifice to Him and in gratitude to Him. This is worship, and it is the only reasonable response to God and His work.
The Highest Peak of Divine Truth
It is impossible with our finite minds to fully grasp the mind and ways of God. But the Bible makes this much very clear: Who God is and what He has done--and is doing--demands that we give Him all glory, forever.
How to Exit Planet Earth
God's plan for Jews and Gentiles, for believers and unbelievers, is clearly set forth for us in Scripture. So, too, is His "exit strategy," the divinely established means of reaching a new, eternal home once we leave this world behind.