A Christian is one who follows Jesus as his Lord. Instead of serving our own desires and conforming to what our surroundings tell us to be and do, we have found the freedom and life found in Jesus alone! How wonderful it is to follow our Master, for he is loving and His burden is light. I never realized what a load I had been carrying until I came to Jesus and found strength and…
What is truth? Have you taken a moment recently to think about this question? You have beliefs, beliefs that guide your decisions, and even how you react to situations in your life. But are these ideas true? If we’re honest with ourselves, every one of us has an imperfect worldview in some way. We use our experiences, our minds, and God’s Word to guide us, but only One man who has walked the earth had…
We live in an information age. Every day, we are overwhelmed with news, media, advertisements, and opinions of friends, family, and associates. How can we sort out the claims steeped in wisdom from those dripping with folly? How can we discern truth from error and the wise path from the highway of fools? We must have a reliable standard by which we can test all claims, holding fast to that which is good. That standard…
In many of today’s movies and TV shows, the lesson is put forth that we should follow our hearts above all else. From Disney cartoons to adult-rated dramas, the idea that what is best for us is to look deep within ourselves and do that which we inwardly desire. But will this philosophy really bring blessing to our lives? Hidden Assumptions Oftentimes, ideas that seem pleasant on their surface carry along with them disastrous and…