Have we ever asked ourselves, “If I am getting the job done, does it really matter WHY I do it?” That may sound like a simple question with most of the things we do in our daily lives, but does that mean it applies to everything we do. If our actions and interactions with those we care about are driven by responsibility or obligation rather than by the "why" behind them, it makes a world of difference in building that relationship. The church in Ephesus seemed to be doing all

Many of us may say that we are not called or meant to be a leader. We think of being a leader, or leadership in general, as something that is only for other people and we would rather take a back seat to this role and focus on just living our life responsible only for ourselves. But, what if we understand that when it comes to our life in Christ we have to be a leader at some level or in some way. It needs to start within our own lives and walk with God. When we give our live

Discipline is not always thought of positively, nor is it received as a beneficial concept in most cases. We typically know discipline only as a punishment we receive for wrong behavior or actions, and it is meant to correct those actions by helping us adhere to the rules. Now, our heavenly Father does punish when it is needed, and He will correct His children to direct us on His path. We should receive His correction with an open heart and mind, knowing that when we are His

Our Christian walk is not about living a perfect life, but rather a life following the Perfect One. We may feel like that is basic information as believers, but we have to honestly ask ourselves how many times we try to make it more about us living out a perceived life of Christian perfection, forgetting that it is a daily part of our walk to have God working that out through us. In Colossians 3:17 we are told, “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the L

2 Timothy 1:9 "...who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began" We need to know the difference between our Purpose for God and our Calling from God. All of us as human beings have the same Purpose, to worship and glorify God. We are all His creations and created with this Purpose in mind. As we become believers our Purpose does not change but t

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing...