Category: Christian Living

From time to time we sing the wonderful words, “I have decided to follow Jesus.” What great sentiments to express! I always want to be known as the type of person that will put obedience to my Lord as my highest priority. However …

I Have Decided to Make Excuses Read More »

The temperatures in North Texas are finally getting up to where they normally are in what has been a very strange year of weather so far. That means it’s hot outside, a fact that hasn’t escaped anyone. If I spend …

It’s Hot! Read More »

Isaiah gives us some interesting insight into the events of his calling to be a prophet of God in the sixth chapter of his book. He is given the special privilege of seeing the throne room of God. His first …

Here Am I, But Don’t Send Me Read More »

Amos deals with the great sin of the people of Israel and is expressing God’s frustration in the fourth chapter. Despite all manner of punishments God had already levied upon them, there was no repentance found. Therefore Amos utters, “Prepare …

Prepare to Meet Thy God Read More »

When we first come into the world, we are in our most dependent state. We need parents or other providers to feed, clean, and look after us. As we get older, we become more independent and begin to rely on …

God: Why Do We Need Him? Read More »

It would be be very difficult to develop a list or manual describing what every Christian ought to be. Any publication containing less than the whole of the Bible would be inadequate and any containing more would be unauthorized (Revelation …

Every Christian Should Be… Read More »

Christmas is a wonderful holiday that can be observed by Christians in a godly way that uplifts the good it offers. Time spent with family, charity, recreation, and joy are all biblical ideals that should be part of our lives. …

The 12 Dangers of Christmas Read More »

In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. You likely didn’t need that sentence finished for you. Christopher Columbus played an important role in the discovery of the American continents. Though looking for a more convenient route to Asia, he discovered …

Matthew, Christopher Columbus, and the Christian Read More »

In order to properly discuss what is an act of worship we must define it. There are several words for worship in the New Testament but the most prominent is proskuneo. This literally means “to kiss towards” and has the …

What is Worship? (Part 1) Read More »

I couldn’t believe it. It was right there on one of the most listened-to stations in the DFW metroplex. The words I was hearing were in a new popular song and those words were dangerous. The song is “Same Love” …

Same Love Read More »