The Great Benefits of Testing (Reading time: 1.7 minutes) God uses difficult phases of our lives – tests, “wilderness experiences,” “dark nights of the soul” – to prepare us for growth, and to refine or purify us. But he can only do that if we cooperate with him. I’ve been through two extended periods like Read More…
Your Character, Redeemed by God (Reading time: 1.9 minutes) God gave each of us the character we need to be effective in life and in his kingdom. The problem is that sin perverted our character, making us less effective than God intends. But he’ll redeem our character with our cooperation, making us more effective than Read More…
Your Character, Perverted by Sin (Reading time: 1.7 minutes) Only God can create; that is, form something out of nothing. Satan can only copy or misuse what God has done, so I use the word “pervert” to describe his work. Sin perverts God’s design and plan, and that’s evident in our character. As I explained Read More…
It All Began in the Garden of Eden (Reading time: 1.3 minutes) “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and Read More…
The Foundation of Godly Character (Reading time: 1.9 minutes) We hear a lot about love in church because it’s an important character trait for us to develop. “Agape” is the word the New Testament uses for the godly type of love, a love that motivates us to serve others, even sacrifice ourselves in doing so. Read More…
Humility Before Love (Reading time: 4.1 minutes) Contents The Problem Humility as the Antidote Authentic Love Summary The Problem Self-centeredness is humanity’s biggest problem, whether it takes the form of pride or a poor self-image. Self-centeredness was the root of all sin and it still is today. It motivated Satan to exalt himself (Isa. 14:13-14) Read More…
Scriptural Confession Contents Personal Declaration (Reading time: 2.5 minutes) I’m Blessed by God (Reading time: 1.7 minutes) I’m Blessed Because of What I Do (Reading time: 0.3 minutes) I’m Blessed Because of What Happens to Me (Reading time: 0.2 minutes) Personal Declaration I openly confess that Jesus Christ is my Lord.1 Through his death, burial Read More…
Thankful for What? Reading time: 9 minutes Contents Article Application Summary Article Face it: this is not heaven. We live in a world that is dominated by sin and we can see its putrid effects all around us and even in us. Satan and his forces are prowling around looking for ways to devour us Read More…
Proper Judgment Coming soon: A major revision of this article Reading time: minutes Contents Article Application Summary Article Application Summary Find other articles about repentance
“Making the Transition” Workshop — Not Currently Available — However, the manual is a complete workshop with all the forms and guidelines you need. Link to the manual. Link to additional online copy of the worksheets. * * * * * * * How can you become the unique person God created you to be? Read More…