James · Romans · Savior · Sin

What is Sin?

When you hear the word sin, what do you think about it? Maybe you think about very evil things. A couple of things come to mind: your pet peeves. The idea of sin is broad, but there are some basic ideas of what it is. First, sin is missing God’s mark. God has set a… Continue reading What is Sin?

Adult · Disciple · Mature · Responsibility · Sexuality

4 Ways to Act Like an Adult

Our culture has this weird idea that once you turn 18, you are an adult. From a legal perspective, I understand that we must pick an age to decide how to prosecute things. In some ways, we are extending adolescence, where someone could meet such qualifications well before age 18.  Also, many people who do… Continue reading 4 Ways to Act Like an Adult

Animals · Doctrine · Image of God · Man · Soul

3 Reasons Humans Have More Value Than Animals

Many in our modern culture have a too-high view of animals and a too-low view of humans. This mentality is changing our culture as many younger people intentionally forgo having children.  Some spend as much time, if not more, caring about animals than humans. According to them, people take up too much space, expelling too… Continue reading 3 Reasons Humans Have More Value Than Animals

Satan · Scripture

How Satan Destroys

In Scripture we see Satan. He is a real being. He is an angel and lived with God in Heaven. Then, because of his rebellion, he was cast down to earth. Jesus says in Luke 10:18, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from Heaven.” Satan is a destroyer. He loves to get others to reject… Continue reading How Satan Destroys

Ephesians · Finances · Health · Home · Husband · Marriage · Men · Rest · Spiritual Growth

5 Ways for Men to Lead Their Wives

In Ephesians 5, the apostle Paul calls men to be the leaders of their marriage. They are not to do so in a domineering or demeaning way. In fact, the apostle Paul points to the example of how Jesus leads the church, and calls them to do so in a loving and sacrificial way. Here… Continue reading 5 Ways for Men to Lead Their Wives