“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts… and be thankful.” Colossians 3:15. No one can have a satisfying quality of life without learning self-control. We are not only to repress sinful anger, bad language, evil desires, covetousness, and sexual impurity, but also, by the Holy Spirit’s power, to displace these sins with positive virtues. After […]
“Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” Psalm 107:8. Too often I find myself lamenting moments in life that don’t go my way, rather than focusing on the wonderful gifts my heavenly Father has given me. Even in the worst […]
“I beseech you…that you present your bodies a living sacrifice.” Romans 12:1. In Psalm 107 the Psalmist says, “Oh, that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” (vs. 8) Then in verse 22 he says, “and let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and […]
“Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 8:11. One of the dangers of owning a lot of stuff is that it can lead to spiritual loss. This is why, when God was getting ready to give His people a life full of bounty in the Promised Land of good and plenty, […]
“I exhort, therefore, that…prayers…be made for all men, for kings, and for all that are in authority.” I Timothy 2:1-2. Many people will enjoy Memorial Day without giving any thought to the high price others paid to preserve freedom. For this reason, let’s pause right now and ponder what course history might have taken if […]