Joy · Rejoice · Romans · Salvation

What Kind of Joy Should Salvation Bring?

There are many times in our lives we have experienced much great joy? For myself, I experienced great times of joy when I married my wife, watched our children be born, and graduated from grad school. There are other times I experience small blips of joy, like when I have a great meal, see a… Continue reading What Kind of Joy Should Salvation Bring?

Hypocrisy · Hypocritical · I John · II John · III John · Righteousness

ARE CHRISTIANS HYPOCRITES?

A hypocrite is a person who indulges in hypocrisy. A hypocrite is someone who claims to have a certain moral standard but does not conform to their own standard.  A lot of people think that christians are hypocrites. Someone says, “you are a christian, but I saw you do x” or “I heard you say… Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS HYPOCRITES?

Bear Burdens · Galatians · Helping Others

When You Shouldn’t Carry Others’ Burdens

We all know people in life who are going through a lot right now. Some of them are facing the consequences of being sinned against. Others are facing the consequences of their own life choices. Some of them are struggling through natural consequences of living in a sin cursed world. At times it is not… Continue reading When You Shouldn’t Carry Others’ Burdens

Ephesians · Forgiveness · Guilt

Why Christians Should Know How to Forgive

Every relationship involves forgiveness because every relationship involves sinners like ourselves. None of us treat each other perfectly. All of us have said or done things to each other that we wish we had not. This is why forgiveness is one of the keys to maintaining healthy relationships. Forgiveness says, “you have sinned against me,… Continue reading Why Christians Should Know How to Forgive

Christian Hedonism · Material · Materialism · Word Definition

Christian, Don’t Reject the Material

Christians know that material things are not their ultimate source of hope and joy. Vacations, a new car, some new clothes, or a dinner out should not be their primary source of fulfillment. However, some Christians have come to reject the material. This works in many ways. Maybe they don’t take care of their stuff,… Continue reading Christian, Don’t Reject the Material