When Your Passions Meet Your Prerogatives
Don’t let the exercise of your freedoms put you in harms way; steer clear of situations which might tempt you to sin.
1 Corinthians
The Price of Being Really Nice
God richly rewards those who are willing to sacrifice their trivial desires for other people’s lasting good.
Why You Feel Like a Loser When You Try to Be Nice
We must be quick to give up our prerogatives for other Christians whose conscience might be tweaked over the exercise of our freedom.
It’s a Big Decision
Big decisions (like getting married) must be prayerfully considered in light of timing, calling and the intensity of one’s desire.
Trusting God in a Stinky Field
Because of our relationship with God (and each other) we can wisely & productively navigate any difficult station in life.
When the Grass Looks Greener
Work at pleasing God where you’re at, knowing that God has you where he has you for a reason.
A Long-term Perspective on Your Sexual Ministry
The sexual bond in marriage is intended by God to be permanent, think that way and trust God to make it good.
Before You Embark on a Sexual Ministry
Marriage is good, but so is staying single. Everyone ought to know to which they’re called and pursue that calling with wisdom and gratitude.
The Costs & Benefits of Your Sexual Ministry
God provides marital security and protection to married couples who are focused on one another and faithful to engage in frequent sexual encounters.
Understanding Your Sexual Ministry
God has given the good and gratifying gift of sex to married couples and called each partner to a perpetual ministry of sacrificial giving.
How To Live in a Body You Don’t Own
A Holy God owns our bodies an so we should live in them with Him continually in mind.
Why God Doesn’t Like Our Sexy Society
God did not design the glue of sex to be used indiscriminately. You must remember you are already bonded to Christ and your spouse.
How the Manufacturer Views Your Body
Because God has made (and will remake) our bodies it is incumbent upon to treat them with respect.
The Problem is Bigger Than You Think
Ditch arguing, the chronic variety is a symptom of an unregenerate heart!
You Are More Capable Than You Think
In light of our present resources and our future responsibilities we ought to be able to wisely resolve any dispute that comes our way.
The Issues Are Smaller Than You Think
God thinks the things we usually fight over are not worth the trouble? It’s time we adopt his perspective!
When the Monastery is Not an Option
We must purposefully remain in the world while being vigilant to keep worldliness out of the church.
Why Being Holy Is Such a Big Deal
Being unholy should be considered a non-option for us! Too much of the past, present & future is riding on the moral decision we make this week!
Caring Enough To Confront Unholy Behavior
We must care enough about God’s holiness and the church’s health to risk the relationship and lovingly exclude unrepentant church-goers.
Connecting With the Heart of a Holy God
We must stay intimately in sync with a holy God so that we never become comfortable with sin.
Enjoying the Privilege
Though costly, we ought to rejoice that making a difference in people’s live for Christ has such gratifying present benefits.
Preparing for the Pain
We must count the high cost of helping people pursue Christ and be willing to pay it – for god’s sake and their good.
Working on Your Public Relations
The teacher and the pupil must maintain a God-centered perspective when God has graciously granted us spiritual growth.
Mindful of Your Review
We must let the frequent thought of our future judgment effect the quality and quantity of effort we expend to make a difference in people’s lives for Christ.
Maintaining Your Perspective
When we are being used to make a difference for Christ we must be mindful that it is all about him and not about us.
Knowing How to Know More of What God Knows
We must be focused on acquiring wisdom for life from God’s words and reliant upon his Spirit to appropriate it!
Being Wise When the World Calls You Stupid
We dare not give into the temptation of repackaging the truth into a more palatable form when presenting the wisdom of the gospel to people who seem to not be getting it.
Looking for Wisdom in All the Wrong Places
God has not called us to be religious existentialists or analytical philosophers, but rather faithful followers of Christ who explicitly trust his solutions & directions for our lives!
Understanding the Ultimate Battle of Wits
We must gladly stand firm against any opposition that may come because we confidently believe what God has said.
Three Key Perspectives That Will Keep Us Together
If we are to maintain the unity God calls us to we must understand our permanent bond, keeping earthly heroes in perspective as we together exalt Christ.