The Beginning and End of Jealousy
Jealousy is a difficult sin to pin down. We think that jealousy has to do with the one we’re jealous of. But jealousy goes deeper. At the root, jealousy involves …
Anger – You Owe Me
Ever been mad? I don’t mean irritated or annoyed…I mean angry. Really angry. Where does that come from? Anger comes from not getting what we want. Psychologists define it as …
Guilt – A Heart “On The Run”
Guilt is one of the most destructive forces in the human heart. Guilt is often accompanied with shame and is usually the result of having a debt with someone that …
Enemies of the Heart
Whether we realize it or not, we are all a product of our heart. What does that mean? It means that all of our actions, all of our behaviors, all …
Joseph – A Heart that’s Deeply “Right”
As God goes “All In” at Christmas, He doesn’t go alone. God calls several people to participate with Him in putting everything on the line. One such person is Joseph. …
When God Goes All In
Christmas is when God goes “all in.” All of His plans and promises are coming to bear with the birth of his Son. He is now putting everything on the …
We Are Managers not Owners
At every turn in Scripture, not least in 1 Timothy 6, the Bible identifies of as managers as God as the owner…of everything! In our fallenness we are drawn to …
House Rules Regarding Money
Last Sunday we began a new series from 1 Timothy 6 focusing on “God’s Economy” which means we talked about money. Money is a powerful thing, and according to scripture …
The Temptation In Every Trial
When we pray the closing stanza of the Lord’s prayer we are drawing on God’s promise to deliver us from evil. But when does evil come? Often, the most insidious …
If We Don’t Cancel The Debt…
Though there are deep feelings attached to the process of forgiveness, forgiveness is not a feeling, it’s a decision. Specifically, it’s a decision to cancel a debt someone has incurred …