
Non-Essential Versus the Essential
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27) God has created us in His image. Part of being made in God’s image is seeking His path and righteousness. When we come to the point of seeking the path of God, which is essential to our...

The Price of Preservation
Two kings, King David and his son King Solomon, while flawed, both felt that preserving God’s Word and the temple of God was critical to the kingdom for generations to come. So much so that they wrote about God’s character and assigned a staff member to do so. While we don’t know precisely what all the staff did, we do...

Roots of Faith
Deeds and faith should never replace one another. At salvation, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit, living in us, guides, corrects and shapes us as men of faith. However, one big part of our faith as we grow in Christ is works and deeds. God desires us to trust Him in a deep, abiding love and in our responsibilities....

Righteous Faith versus Failed Works
Have you ever met a man who’s just a good guy? The guy who let you use his car when you didn’t have one, maybe gave you money when you needed some, or even helped you move! If you ask most men if they’re a good guy, many may say yes. While being a good guy to your friends is...

Faith Never Exercised
Many of us grab a cup of coffee before heading to work every morning. Imagine you’re waiting in line at Starbucks, and the stranger in front of you turns and says, “I’m going to buy you a cup of coffee!” Most of us would not refuse a free cup of coffee. Now imagine that the same stranger hands you your cup...