Even when discipline isn’t mistaken for punishment, people think it’s hard, annoying, and pointless. The lazy and sinful part of us doesn’t want any limits …
God tells his people that they are valuable to him in the context of this scripture. He created and redeemed them. He has no intention …
Words are used to talk and explain. We can say that we love someone. We can tell them how much we value them. Actions prove …
Most of us are very good at finding fault in others. Finding fault in yourself is considerably more difficult. Before we can instruct others how …
God’s mark on us is the Holy Spirit. The Spirit lives in us, and because he does, we are the temple of God. The Spirit …
Jesus’ entrance to earth is entirely and completely congruent with the LORD God revealed in the Old Testament. God is exalted and holy. God is …
Ab-ba. If you listen to a baby, you’ll hear these basic sounds that they make early on. Amazingly, Jesus showed us how to talk to …
All consolation comes from God (cf. 2 Cor. 1). Even though he is ruthless in dealing with our sin and resistance, it is for our …
Do you pass judgment? Do you believe you can assess another person’s heart’s intent? Are you critical and judgmental of the conduct of others? Jesus …
What is your true hope after all the junk is removed? What is the foundation of your relevance if you disregard certificates, prizes, plaudits, and …
