Questions in this episode: – Who are the Nephilim? – How should Christians consider the Apocrypha and the Gnostic Gospels? – We got married as non-Christians is our marriage still acceptable in God’s eyes? – Why do some people choose to worship idols instead of the Lord? – Can you be a Christian and a …
We must make all of life’s decisions with a resolve to do what pleases the Lord, as stewards, knowing that godly choices yield God’s blessings and eternal dividends.
The book of Proverbs sets before us several thought provoking and inspired truths that can and should have a significant impact on how we “wisely” relate to one another. Take for instance the curious and seemingly obvious…
The Bible says we are all born with a built in double standard – the one we apply to those around us and the other we apply to ourselves. We are innately proficient in detecting the sins and transgressions of others, but we are inept in perceiving our own. Consider the freeway foibles…
So often we discover that the challenge of the Christian life is to stay focused on the big picture of what’s eternally significant. While the demands of everyday life shout for our attention, it’s the issues of supreme importance that usually…
Acceptance is a virtue that is easy to applaud. It feels good for everyone involved when we are approving, supportive, and accepting. Often that is precisely what life calls for—a broad, sympathetic, and inclusive heart that embraces someone even when they don’t deserve it (Rom.15:7; Col.3:13). But there is a complementary virtue that Jesus frequently taught us to possess…
One of the unpleasant things about being a Christian is the experience of being perpetually bombarded by conflicting “Christian” voices trying to convince us of what God would have us think and do. All these instructors will claim to be
Christ expects us to prudently plan and wisely prepare for life’s eventuality while fully and fearlessly trusting in God’s sovereign and loving oversight of our lives
We may at times respond with negativity to the accurate preaching of the truth, but God has called all Christians as his messengers to be faithful to God’s message regardless of the response.
How do we discern when God is speaking to us? Pastor Mike looks at what the Bible has to say about how God tells us what he wants.
Big decisions (like getting married) must be prayerfully considered in light of timing, calling and the intensity of one’s desire.
God’s ways are higher, smarter, and different than ours, so learn to follow him even when it doesn’t make sense.
