“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith.” 2 Corinthians 13:5 NIV. Be aware of the priorities and practices important to Christian life and faith. My thoughts and comments today are about a “personal and spiritual inventory.” While in college, I worked at a drug store tracking inventory, […]
“God blesses those whose hearts are pure.” Matthew 5:8 NLT. Purity of heart is the greatest deterrent to the presence and progress of impurity. My thoughts and comments today are about “being authentic.” Purity does not come easily in a culture that too often denigrates what is pure and celebrates […]
“The Lord searches every heart and understands every motive.” 1 Chronicles 28:9 NIV. A superficial life is ultimately unsatisfying. My thoughts and comments today are about “superficiality.” Often, people give much time and attention to outward appearances while sorely neglecting their inner life. Lives are contentedly occupied with shallow acquaintances […]
“Cling tightly to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear.” 1 Timothy 1:19 NLT It is folly to mentally approve what your heart disapproves. My thoughts and comments today are about “conscience.” Who has never been tempted with doing wrong? But be advised, temptation imposes turmoil between reconciling […]
“Above all else, guard your heart.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV “Your heart is the secret place where you meet God. Keep it a sacred place as well.” My thoughts and comments today are about a “heart health.” Your heart is important. In an average lifetime, your heart will beat approximately 2,838,240,000 […]