Being Patriotic

Be careful with patriotism. Being patriotic can also include being selfish and arrogant. At its best, patriotism can include a level of pride that doesn't acknowledge God.

Being Saved

People talk of being "saved." The problem with just believing in Jesus as the Messiah is that people often don't comprehend the work of the Holy Spirit. Being a Christian is more than just believing. (Even the demons have accomplished that!) Rather being a Christian involves true repentance from all sinful ways and true surrender to Christ in obedience. Without those things, so called "believers" are incomplete - and their salvation may not be as secure as they would like to think!

Problem Talk

We can always tell God about our problems. However, it may be more effective to tell our problems about God. Rejoicing in times of trouble is an incredibly effective life tool. Why is that? It is because when we are overwhelmed with our problems, reminding them of who God is the best way to put them in their place - and put God in His rightful place.

What's Important

It is always important to know God's will for us and to align our motives, direction and objectives with His. Ironically, it is equally imporant to know what God does not want us to do and where he does not want us to go!

God's Evidence

God never leaves Himself without at least one witness. There is always evidence of God in our midst and in our circumstances. Are you noticing it?

Obedience & Risk

Sooner or later, true obedience to God involves taking risks. The more obedient one is - the greater the risks he or she will be taking.

Dealing With Truth

When confronted by a disturbing truth, people often turn away and refuse to listen. But if we turn away from truth that the Holy Spirit has used someone else to confront us with, we are in danger of pushing God's truth so far away that it cannot transform us.

Or didn't you know that truth has a purpose?