Posts with the tag “humility”

Each letter and word of I Thessalonians reveals profound insights into Paul's heart and head, including the introduction. In ancient times it was customary for an author to announce himself and the re...  Read More

The Christian leader is a follower first. His fundamental allegiance belongs to the ultimate leader, God Himself. Christian leadership begins with the decision to imitate Christ's character and life. ...  Read More

Years ago, shortly after becoming a Christian, I came across a book by Louie Giglio called, I am not but I know I AM. Like most books I probably read about half of it and then jumped to something else...  Read More

Put yourself in John the Baptist’s shoes for a minute. He was the first prophet called by God since Malachi, 400 years earlier. Seriously, let that sink in. God had been silent for that long! John the...  Read More

God calls us to rebuke one another. I am primarily addressing the idea of one believer addressing another about sin. Yet these principles apply more broadly. Addressing conflict with non-Christians ma...  Read More

Many interpret Matthew 7 to avoid confrontation at all costs. “Only God can judge.” This is a grave misreading.Study the Bible’s teaching on judgement. It is clear. There is a good judgement and bad j...  Read More

What is God’s law? What part does it play in salvation? What part should it play in a Christian’s daily life? Many people inside and outside the church are confused and sometimes plagued by these ques...  Read More

Study the life of David in the historical books and see a man filled with godly confidence. He was a sinner like us, but in many ways he’s a great model. What was his secret?Read the Psalms he wrote d...  Read More

Are you overwhelmed with life or at a dead end? Loving your family and doing housework and leading yourself spiritually seems impossible. Pressures bearing down? Demands never let up? Are you needled ...  Read More

My wife and I fought a lot early in our marriage. My wife became increasingly emotional and hypersensitive. I became increasingly cold and insensitive. We had a shouting match almost every day about s...  Read More

James gives us three steps to get wisdom. I'm usually suspect of people promising “three steps” to anything of value, unless that person is a Biblical author. James 1:5-6 is one of the most practicall...  Read More