Before we can love and respect strangers, we must love and respect our parents. This is much easier if the parents are what they should be but God did not say that ungodly living on their part exempts us from keeping this command. His blessing will go to those who obey.
Like a compass, the conscience guides us, helps us keep our moral bearings, know what is right and wrong. The Word of God and a sharp conscience will help us sort through the confusing situations that life sometimes brings us. Learn how to keep a good conscience, void of offense, before God and men.
The virtue of contentment is not natural to the human heart. Even back in the early church materialism was a danger that Paul was led to warn others off.
At the heart of genuine Christianity, is a stunningly "other" way of life—the cross life. In a world defined by the dynamics of law, wisdom and power, is your life defined by the otherness of the cross?
The purpose of Jesus' life was to go to the cross to die. What was a Roman crucifixion like?
Alcohol is the most destructive drug in general use today. The reasons for drinking are various but the results of using liquor are the same; broken homes and broken lives. But the real question for those who are Christians and drink is "What does God think of my using alcohol?"
The Holy Spirit pleads with lost souls to be saved today. Too many people put Him off and say, "There's plenty of time, I'll get saved later." If you are doing this do you realize the danger you are putting yourself in?
This article is a dialogue between Roger Hertzler and an atheist he met on the street. Roger makes some very thought provoking statements that point to the God that he believes in.
Jesus said that the time before His coming would be like the days of Noah. So just what were the days of Noah like?
What does a well dressed Christian look like? In Colossians we are given a list of eight beautiful characteristics which will make the Christian spiritually well dressed.
Risking your life to obtain a trinket is foolish. Yet every day people choose sin's trinkets over eternal life. Perhaps this is because they do not know what the destiny of a fool will actually be like.
Death is a result of sin; and it is an enemy we all face. Medical science and health advocates are continually seeking ways to prolong life and delay the process of death. They would like to destroy death. But death is all inclusive and certain. It does not miss anyone. What can we do?
One who steals deprives another of property that rightfully belongs to that person. Life today offers a hundred ways to be dishonest that we may be tempted to try in order to get ahead. Although you may never become a house breaker you still might be a thief.
Deterioration defines many homes in American society. What is God's plan for Christian homes, and how can we prevent deterioration in our own homes?
God’s great delight in humanity is evident, strong, deep, and nearly incomprehensible. But... there are some really messy situations out there.