Category: Character

Why was David divinely chosen to lead the nation of Israel?  There are a number of reasons we could mention, but I believe God chose someone who showed great diligence in caring for WHATEVER he was responsible for.  This is clearly demonstrated in I Samuel 17 in the events leading up to the battle with…

A lack of forgiveness is destroying homes, fracturing churches, leading to bitterness and, most importantly, affecting our relationship with Christ. In the parable of the Unjust Steward, we see the comparison of the enormity of the debt that Christ paid for our sins and the relatively small hurts or debts we harbor and demand restitution…

This chapter, more than any of the others, is in stark contrast to the overwhelming philosophy of the day.  Our culture is self centered.  We must ‘take care of ourselves before we can take care of others’ is the mantra we hear continuously.  I read an article in the paper just recently from the highest…

God gave mankind dominion over the earth, animals, and all of His creation.   God also gave mankind dominion over their own bodies, not in the sense that the Pro-Choice movement uses it, but in the sense that God has given us the ability and the tools necessary to control ourselves.  We are to have our…

In II Kings 5 we have the story of Naaman.  His story has been told since Sunday school and daily vacation bible school days.  Yet within this familiar story are the principles of humility that are vital to understand how God desires us to respond to, not only Himself, but also to others. We find…

To understand how a Christian is to have a proper heart of a servant, we must first understand our standing in Christ.  We must have a grasp of what our role with Christ and, most importantly, His role in our lives.   Understanding Christ’s Role He is Lord.  Well, at least we call Him: Lord. …

The biblical term here is Faithfulness.  While our faithfulness to God, and more importantly, His faithfulness to us are topics of significant importance and detailed study, I would like to focus on the dependability side of faithfulness.  The emphasis here is on our dependability to others, our duties, and our integrity. The Word of God…

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands . . .    I Thes. 4:11 I underlined this verse in the Bible that I used all through high school and this verse is still underlined in the Bible I use today.  I believe this…

2    Initiative Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might… Eccl 9:10 Isn’t it interesting the examples in scripture of the Christian life?  We see the soldier preparing for battle, the farmer planting his fields, the shepherd caring for his sheep, and the True Vine and vineyard.  All of these examples take…