“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!“ (Psalm 118:24) Enjoy your life. Enjoy your family. Enjoy your work. Celebrate the life that God has given you and make the most of it (Psalm 118:24). Being joyful is a choice that you must make, it doesn’t happenContinue reading “Conclusion – 21 Things I Want to Tell My Sons”
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Taking Every Thought Captive
The Bible teaches us to take “every thought captive to the obedience of Christ”. What does this mean, and how do we do this effectively each day? What did Jesus teach us about how we do this? Taking “every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” may be one of the most important things weContinue reading “Taking Every Thought Captive”
The Garden Of Gethsemane
Christianity has been fighting with the culture, and losing for decades. Starting with the theory of evolution and Roe vs. Wade, the culture has been waging war on Christian morality and ideologies. Unfortunately as Christians, we have focused on pushing back against the cultural symptoms, rather than focusing on the actual problem, which is a lack of faith. We see this tendency illustrated in the Garden of Gethsemane, when the crowd and the Roman Soldiers come to take Jesus away. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus shows us how He wants us to handle it when the culture comes to “take Jesus away”.
Living for Eternity
What does it mean to “Live for eternity”, to “Live with an eternal mindset”? How can we be more content in our lives? How can we become more appreciative of the life we are living? What is the key to enjoying every day to the fullest, no matter what happens? How can we face disappointment, disaster, setbacks, even tragedy, and remain encouraged and optimistic? Looking at the story of the Exodus sheds light on one of the keys to “Living for Eternity”.
Fanaticism
We often have a tendency to become fanatics about the wrong things. Jesus and God’s word encourages us to be fanatics about the right things – such as compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Imagine what your life would be like if you could become a fanatic about just one of these godly virtues.
Anger
Today is the Fourth of July, and we are reminded that it was anger at the British government that led to the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolutionary War, and ultimately to the formation of the United States. Anger is not always a bad thing. Everyone has experienced anger. It is something that is commonContinue reading “Anger”
Main Table of Contents
Series Posts 21 Things I want to Tell My Sons The Ten Commandments Deuteronomy 6:4-9 The Gospel in Exodus The Seven I Am’s Single Posts Adultery and Greed Anger Blinded by the God of This World Chopper Dave and God Coat of Arms Explanation Dissatisfaction Do You Know… Does God Exist False Teachers Fanaticism ForgivenessContinue reading “Main Table of Contents”
The Ten Commandments
Table of Contents Introduction Grateful Obedience I Am Your God God Rescues Us God Delivers Us From Slavery 1 – What is Your Isaac
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – TOC
Table of Contents Forward Introduction Hear O Israel One God Love the Lord Your God with all of your Heart These Words Shall Be Upon Your Heart Teach Them Diligently Unto Thy Children Rivers of Living Water Our Actions Set Your Minds on the Things Above Remember Conclusion Click Here to Go to the Main Table of Contents
21 Things I Want to Tell My Sons – TOC
Table of Contents Introduction You Must Be Born Again Know God’s Word and Apply It Be a Man of Prayer God Wants Faith Evangelism and Discipleship Be a Blessing Do Good Works Be Spirit Led Love Really is the Answer Be a Man of Integrity Be a Playmaker Set Your Minds on the Things AboveContinue reading “21 Things I Want to Tell My Sons – TOC”
