At the Root
When we think about sin, we often focus on the action–stealing a car, lying, committing adultery, or even murder. But those are the acts of sin, not its origin. The first sin begins in the heart–when we choose to go against God’s will and follow our own desires instead. Adam’s choice to eat the fruit was the act of sin, but the real sin happened earlier–when he...
Called & Confirmed
There’s a big difference between something that rolls off an assembly line and something forged by hand. Mass-produced items are stamped out by the thousands—identical, predictable, and often disposable. But a craftsman’s work is different. Every strike of the hammer, every cut of the chisel, every drop of sweat matters. What is made by hand bears the marks of its...
All Hope!
All Hope! We have all experienced those times when things and people fail us. When things don’t work out as we want, when relationships fail, or even when we experience the pain of great loss, and the world around us seems to be breaking apart, we must remember that we are children of God. All our hope is in Him!...
Works that Burn
Faith without works is dead. But works without faith are a curse. Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve, gave offerings to God. Abel’s offering pleased God, yet Cain’s did not. Why? Because Abel’s faith in God drove his desire to honor God, not the other way around. Abraham honored God by giving the first of his fruits...
You, Man of God
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 15:56-57 Men, consider the grace of God—how He blesses beyond what the mind can measure. May these truths encourage you today as they reflect the faithfulness of our Lord....
Position Not Perfection
When we, as men, accept Christ in our hearts as our Savior, we are now washed clean of all our sins. Our sanctification is our new position in Christ. This new position in Christ means we now have peace with God because Christ bore all the penalty for our sin. Our new position can’t be earned; it can only be...
Special vs Common
We all want to be special! When we consider the meaning of “special,” we often think of someone who is born with a unique athletic ability or talent. When a young person has a natural athletic gift, they can, over time, develop it through training, discipline, and dedication and eventually be chosen to play professional sports and recognized by others...
Grace in Vessels of Clay
We were not only born into sin, but we as men all continue in sin. Some men may outwardly appear to lead holier lives. However, even our best deeds are like filthy rags before a holy God. As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one,’ (Romans 3:10 ) All of us have become like one who...
Cast Out Fear!
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. I John 4:8 God is love! His love is a perfect love because He is love. Everything God does is out of love. In His perfect love, there is perfect goodwill (kindness, favor, and blessing). When I repented of my sins and turned to Christ Jesus as my Savior, I...