Go back and make things right

We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.Psalm 78:4 NIV A legacy, good or bad, is something handed down from one person to another. I hope, over time, God has healed your hurts and you …

The case for God

For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.Romans 1:20 NLT They say, "There are none so blind as those who will not see!" Richard …

How to be fruitful

The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.Luke 8:14 NLT You must eliminate the weeds. In His famous parable of the sower, Jesus said …

You don’t have to hide anymore

Then the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?”Genesis 3:9 NLT When you don't feel good about yourself, you use things like work, food, relationships, money, and mood-altering substances to build a wall and keep people from getting too close. But lasting relationships can only be built when you stop hiding and become …

Avoid habits that can enslave you

Just because something is technically legal doesn’t mean that it’s spiritually appropriate. If I went around doing whatever I thought I could get by with, I’d be a slave to my whims.1 Corinthians 6:12 MSG Paul said, "Just because something is technically legal doesn't mean...it's spiritually appropriate. If I went around doing whatever I thought …

Handling your money wisely

“And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.Deuteronomy 8:18 NKJV Next to teaching your children how to walk with God, you will never teach them a more …

Pray for discernment

. . of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command1 Chronicles 12:32 NKJV Who said, "I tell you Wellington is a bad general, the English are bad soldiers; we will settle the …

Caring means getting involved

What this adds up to, then, is this: no more lies, no more pretense. Tell your neighbor the truth. In Christ’s body we’re all connected to each other, after all. When you lie to others, you end up lying to yourself.Ephesians 4:25 MSG Many people have no one who loves them enough to tell them …

How to discover your vision

Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”Acts 9:10 NKJV Maybe you think because you haven't been to theological seminary that God would never give a vision to someone like you. But you would be mistaken. …

Positioned for God’s blessing

And the LORD said, “Here is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock.Exodus 33:21 NKJV God told Moses, "I will make all My goodness pass before you" (v. 19 NKJV). But in order to see that promise fulfilled, Moses had to be properly positioned, so God said, "Here is a place …