Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian. This was a phrase I heard a lot growing up. I was taught that it’s about the choices you make – how you live your life surrendered to Jesus. But if we’re being totally honest, the church is full of hypocrites – people who claim God as…
Save for retirement. Be financially secure. Work hard now so you can play later. I’ve been bombarded by these messages lately. There’s technically nothing wrong with them. In fact, it’s smart to save and have a long-term plan. So as I sit here and plan for my family’s future, I have to ask myself one…
What do shoes and peace have in common? Not much on the surface. Yet Paul tells Christians in Ephesians 6 to wear “shoes of peace” as part of our spiritual armor. (Ephesian 6:15) When it comes to armor in general, the term “peace” doesn’t usually spring to mind. After all, armor is generally worn during…
Am I financially content with what I have? It’s something I’ve been asking myself a lot these days. When I stop and look around, I am amazed at all of the blessings God has brought into my life. Perhaps it’s my human nature, but there’s something in me that’s always looking forward to the “next…
The breastplate is an extremely important piece of armor. It protects our heart and other vital organs. So when Paul tells us in Ephesians 6 to put on the breastplate of righteousness, he was indicating the importance of righteousness in our lives. In Christ, righteousness is granted to us as believers because of our faith….
“Don’t judge me!” This is a common phrase in the world today. No one wants someone telling them how to live their lives. Most people are aware of the fact that the Bible teaches us not to judge others. Jesus clearly taught this throughout His ministry, yet Christianity has a reputation for being a judgmental…