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Self-Control

While self-control may come easier to some people than to others, it is not a personality trait. It is learned behavior, forged by exercising the discipline muscle. No matter our personal bent toward unruliness or sloth, we can all grow towards getting our desires under control. Paul talks about taming his body so that he…
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Knowing God: Unwavering Worship

At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship.  Job 1:20 Job was hit with gut wrenching calamity. Have you been there, maybe through the loss of a loved one, your health, or even a dream? Can you feel Job’s pain as his grief manifests…
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New Heaven and Earth: Reunited

But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. 2 Peter 3:13 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. God’s creation seemed not to have distinct borders separating the two. Adam and Eve roamed freely, walking and talking with God. Everything was…
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Prince of Peace

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 The title of Prince lets us know we’re talking about a kingdom and peace…
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