faithfulness

Finding Success

The world tells us that we can achieve success by working hard and serving ourselves. This kind of success comes with pushing ourselves forward, even at the cost of other people. If we are smart enough, strong enough, and focused enough, we will achieve the goals that we set for ourselves. Of course, God hasContinue reading “Finding Success”

Great Promises

Some promises are too good to be true. “Vote for me and I will help you” is a promise rarely kept to the degree that we want. “This appliance will last forever” is a promise that never is fulfilled. Where can we find promises that we can rely upon? Let’s turn to God’s Word forContinue reading “Great Promises”

Delight Yourself in the Lord

Ignoring Heart Issues

I suppose that we are all guilty at times of saying one thing and doing quite a different thing. In these cases, our actions do not match our values. Hypocrisy brings out judgment from other people, but also is of great concern to God. In Matthew 22:23 Jesus condemns the religious leaders and says, “WoeContinue reading “Ignoring Heart Issues”

Woe to the Religious Hypocrites

Faithfulness

Fake Images

Lately, many popular people, scenes, and posts have been demonstrated to be fake, or misleading at best. Whether it is an instagram posts with bold claims or fake imagery or the bold claims of some self-proclaimed prophet, their stories and ideas have been shown to be greatly exaggerated, if not downright untrue. Joshua 24:14 says,Continue reading “Fake Images”

Sincerity and Faithfulness

What Is God Like?

Exodus 34:5 says, “The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.’” This is the God that we worship and love. His love for us abounds and is steadfast, never wavering. By the sacrifice of His own Son,Continue reading “What Is God Like?”