WHEN OUR SIN FINDS US OUT

Any unconfessed sin we tolerate in our lives will have terrible consequences.  These hidden sins have destroyed the reputations of individuals, the legacy of a family, and, sadly, they mar the Lord’s reputation among His people and become a sad witness before...

THE POWER OF CONFESSION AND REPENTANCE

There are constants across all spiritual disciplines in the Church. One constant is the need for confession and repentance. Confession is our agreement with God that what we have done is a sin. Repentance is the act of turning away from those sins and living a life...

THE TERRIBLE AND DESTRUCTIVE POWER OF AN OFFENSE

Reading through the account of Cain and Abel’s offering to the Lord reveals the terrible and destructive power of an offense that is allowed to fester. “When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. When it was time for the...

THE DOMINO EFFECT OF OUR FAITH

Our acts of obedience can appear like a massive game of dominoes across a floor. One act of obedience will lead to another, taking us to places we never imagined. The same is true for our disobedience. We can think our weaknesses have derailed God’s will for our...

TAKING OUT THE TRASH

Our greatest spiritual asset is our integrity. When integrity is present, we will be safe because we are living in the light. Those who live in the shadows will eventually enter a time of compromise where all that a person worked for will be lost. Yesterday, I watched...