Heed the Call Paul wrote Ephesians 4:1 from a jail cell. One of the most prolific and influential writers in the history of mankind considered it a privilege to pen these words in the place God called him to be—prison. What an example for us as parents to recognize ourRead More …

Letting the Inside Match the Outside Is everyone a hypocrite? Almost all of us live two lives: what other people see on the outside and what is really going on inside of us. In school we learn what outward signs of attention will please the teacher. At a job weRead More …

Positive Thinking: God’s Thoughts, Our Thoughts Psychologists teach that the way people think affects their emotions, their ability to relate to others and their ability to cope in difficult circumstances. They maintain that positive thinking increases happiness and success in life. Christians are to be positive thinkers (Php 4:11,13). However,Read More …

The Key to A Good Job Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage— with great patience and careful instruction. (2 Timothy 4:2) Before painting walls, trim, bookcases, furniture, or even entire houses, you must first finish spackling, cleaning, and taping. These laboriousRead More …

My Name Is John the Baptist John the Baptist was a bold preacher who confronted his generation with a plainspoken call to repentance. Jesus confirmed John as a prophet and “more than a prophet” (Matthew 11:9)— John was the predicted messenger who prepared the way for the Christ. Jesus madeRead More …