We are prone to wander from the Truth. Habits are hard to break. We grew up thinking that if we just tried harder, we’d make it to God. Or, that it doesn’t really matter and God accepts us just as the slobs we are. Isn’t He gracious or something?
Yes, God is full of grace! And [...]

Ever been locked up someplace? Whether for a night, an hour, or even for a few minutes, being trapped someplace is not fun at all. As the youngest of three boys there were times when I was tricked and trapped (all in good fun).
There is only one way to be truly free. We are trapped [...]

God tells us in the book of Romans some amazing things about how He deals with our sin and our old sinful nature. Romans 6:1-14 gives us some great insights. Let’s read it and believe:
1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died [...]

Ever had a bee sting? Those hurt. A friend of mine — who is very allergic to bee stings — once received 26 stings from wasps all at once. He was rushed to the hospital at once. He made it through, but he face and body was swollen for weeks. It really hurt, as you [...]

Look at your shoes. Are you wearing Nike kicks? The word Nike comes from the Greek word nikeo, meaning “to overcome,” or “I overcome.” When the shoe company says “Just do it!” they are encouraging us to overcome any obstacle to fitness (like sitting around and doing nothing!) An overcomer is a conqueror [...]