“By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.” 1 John 2:3   What principles guide your life? Many people live by some kind of self-determined standard. The internet is full of “rules for a happy, successful, and fulfilling life.” As believers, our[...]

“and [Daniel] continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously.” Daniel 6:10   Consistency is the missing element in many of our lives. We often let the busyness of everyday life keep us from being consistent[...]

“but they could find no ground of accusation or evidence of corruption, inasmuch as he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption was to be found in him.” Daniel 6:4   Integrity is rare quality these days. That’s because our culture doesn’t value moral principles and ethical standards, as it[...]

“Daniel began distinguishing himself among the commissioners and satraps because he possessed an extraordinary spirit” Daniel 6:3   The phrase, dare to be different, means not shying away from being who you are. Both our culture and Christianity promote this idea but not for the same reason. The Bible tells[...]

“A natural man does not accept the things of the spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised.” 1 Corinthians 2:14   People outside of Christ are limited to natural thinking. They understand the world and themselves by what[...]

“so that they might request compassion from the God of heaven concerning this mystery” Daniel 2:18   Praying in a crisis is the equivalent of shooting up a flare in a time of distress. And there’s nothing wrong with that as long as it’s not the only time we talk with[...]

“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time” 1 Peter 5:6   Humility is often seen as a personality trait you’re either born with or you’re not. But that’s a mistaken understanding of biblical humility. You see, it’s not about[...]

“…in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls” James 1:21   Pride is one of those sins we seldom stop to deal with; maybe because it doesn’t sound as serious as things like lust or greed. But left unchecked pride has the power to produce[...]

“Because of the littleness of your faith” Matthew 17:20   Have you ever wondered why you don’t have more strength or power in your spiritual life? Jesus’ disciples certainly did. After they failed to deliver a boy from demon possession they asked Jesus, “Why could we not drive it out?”[...]