July 16, 2019
Freedom From Sin
Buzzing with sexual undertones, or anticipation of forbidden pleasures, the word desire often summons images of decadence. This is because the word refers to strong feelings of…
July 11, 2019
Freedom From Self
Pride may be the chief of all sinful states. I don’t mean the kind of pride that elates you when you see your child accomplish…
July 5, 2019
Freedom from God
Freedom is a tricky word that carries many shades of meaning for many different people and situations. But it is probably safe to say that…
June 27, 2019
The Baggage of Depression
Depression is more than sadness. Sadness passes. It moves on its melancholy way when circumstances change. It is lifted with good news, simple pleasures, bright…
June 20, 2019
Emotional Baggage
Everyone has emotional baggage. We lug it around, and drag it across sidewalks, and over curbs. Sometimes we struggle as we pull it up hills.…
June 12, 2019
God and Addiction
There are all kinds of addictions in the world, and all of us are subject to them. If you are reading this, you might very…
June 6, 2019
The Real Reason for Your Baggage
David, the shepherd boy, teaches us much about the battles that we may face as modern adults (1 Samuel 17:1-58). I could spend a lot…
May 30, 2019
The Tip of the Iceberg
Water usually becomes ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. But in order for the water to turn to ice, it must first have a single piece…
May 23, 2019
First as a Lamb, Second as a Lion
When Jesus came the first time, his purpose was to deal with the problem of sin. His ultimate goal was to save humanity from the…
May 16, 2019
Signs and Seasons
A year on our planet is divided into four seasons of about 3 months each. Each season is its own period of time with its…