Followers of Christ!

"Only by walking with God can we hope to find the path that leads to life. That is what it means to be a disciple. After all -- aren't we 'followers of Christ'? Then by all means, let's actually follow him. Not ideas about him. Not just his principles. Him." John Eldredge.Genesis 6:9 NLTThis is … Continue reading Followers of Christ!

Developing Patience

“Our lives are to be characterized by patience, for it is important in developing the mature, stable character which God wants to produce in His people.” Billy Graham.Psalms 37:7 NLTBe still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their … Continue reading Developing Patience

The Power of One Man’s Integrity

When you think of people doing great deeds, you might recall the men who collaborated to isolate DNA. That information changed the way we live in so many ways. We associate greatness and great deeds with events. But can ordinary people do great deeds by faith?  Well, the Hebrews wall of fame mentions Noah. Noah … Continue reading The Power of One Man’s Integrity

Kindness: An Agent of Change

As we continue to look at the character  of God, we notice that He is kind. Kindness is a lost art in the world today. It has become the norm to treat others with disrespect and a lack of humanity. But God who does not change, is kind. The dictionary defines kindness as the quality … Continue reading Kindness: An Agent of Change

Godly Living: Staying Close to God

"Our great tendency in this age is to increase our speed, to run faster, even in the Christian life. In the process, our walk with God stays shallow, and our tank runs low on fumes. Intimacy offers a full tank of fuel that can only be found by pulling up closer to God, which requires … Continue reading Godly Living: Staying Close to God

The Development of Godly Character

“God has a program of character development for each of us. He wants others to look at our lives and say, He walks with God, for he lives like Christ.” Erwin W. Lutzer. Galatians 5:22-23 NLT But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, … Continue reading The Development of Godly Character