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Everybody says it’s not healthy to live in the past, but what does that really mean, especially when you’re haunted by it.

Many Bible heroes did not understand at first that their own personal comfort meant disobedience to God.

Christians have a purpose and God has a plan: Go and disciple others.

Let’s be done with temporary structures and build God’s kingdom one lost soul at a time.

If you want to be part of what God is doing, ask him for an overflow of the Holy Spirit’s power to be a light in the darkness.

God has divinely inspired a balanced life for us, so we should allow him to control our schedules.

We are to be a sweet aroma of Christ as we surrender to the Holy Spirit who tells us to die to self.

If we are the body of Christ, why aren’t our hands reaching out to the hurting and our arms to the broken?

When you’re the one lacking self -control, don’t put the blame on someone else.

Understanding the Bible is about making connections between theology and application.

Don’t let your words lead to destruction and death but to truth and light.

Avoid the religious thinking of today’s world and set your heart on Jesus, allowing your thoughts be his thoughts.

No one wants to lose, but what does a victorious life really mean to you?

When Jesus rebuked his disciples for shooing away the little children, he taught a countercultural lesson.

We must have the mind of Christ to reject the things of this world.

As an image bearer of Christ, what does the billboard of your life say about the God you serve?

God protects us from harm and guides our understanding.

Yes, God’s love is without condition, but His standard are higher than the world’s.

Jesus taught some countercultural things, like what winning and losing really mean.

As we attempt to do life apart from God, let’s not forget that only God is the real deal and without substitute.

If what you say comes from your heart, take an inventory of the words and be honest with yourself.

Sometimes called Progressive Christianity, a dangerous movement is creeping into our culture.

Someone you know needs discipleship, and you may be that disciple maker.

God doesn’t promise a way around troubles but a way through them as he walks beside us.

Twisting Scripture around to justify one’s actions and beliefs is a dangerous and sinful game.

In our comfort, do we take risks that might change the course of someone’s life?

It’s difficult to understand what God wants us to do if we have neglected our walk with Him.

True disciples of Christ invest in the people God has placed in their lives.

It’s so easy to accept the precious gift of unconditional grace to gain the Savior of the world.

Jesus repeated his words, actions, and teachings many times, so you might have to do the same for those you disciple.

What about that guy you just passed on the street? Does he need you to be Jesus in the flesh today?

When that mountain seems impossible to move, know that your strength is in Jesus.

Before running headlong into the new year, find some time to be with God and hear from Him.

Now that Christmas is over, what should a Christian’s focus be?

Before you know true joy, you must know who Jesus is and what he did for you.

Worrying and jumping ahead of God is exactly what the devil wants us to do.

Jesus doesn’t promise life without pain but life with a purpose.

With so many deceivers out there in the world, is there anyone you can trust?

Our identity depends first on “whose” we are, then the “doing” comes naturally.

Looking for a joy-filled life? Follow the ultimate example of self denial.

Legalists believe the lost need to change their clothes instead of their hearts.

The first sin and the first gospel message happened on the same day.

The fight against sin is about what you put off and what you put on.

As we remember, let us praise the Lord that the empty grave defeated death.

You can trust Him even when He leads you to do the impossible .

In honor of those encouragers in your life, make it a point to life up others as well.

Is it time to consider asking the tough questions about the church you love?

Foundational truths and practices of the Christian life are being watered down.

Discipleship, which includes caring for, counseling, and leading people, is happening globally.

The Labor Day holiday is meant to celebrate the working, but what about resting?