When it comes to armor, the shield is an extremely vital piece – something I definitely wouldn’t want to go into battle without. Sure, I may be wearing body armor, but it’s my shield that allows me to protect the most vulnerable parts of me. I can maneuver it to guard me against all sides….
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…
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…
“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…
Lukewarm Christianity. It was a term I heard often growing up in the church. It’s described in the book of Revelation where God speaks to the church of Laodicea. This past week, I had a really difficult time letting go of this passage. In our American culture, it is so easy to fulfill our needs…