Read Matthew 6:19-34. In the Christian life, we face endless decisions every day. We need heavenly wisdom to choose wisely. In the Sermon on the… read more

Read Matthew 5:31-32. At this point in Jewish history, there was a debate raging between Pharisees and other teachers of the law. It concerned a… read more

Read Matthew 5:27-30. Though sin is at the root of the problems in our world today, God is most concerned with the source of that sin—for He… read more

What does God think of thanksgiving? He is blessed and honored by it because a life of thanksgiving is the mark of a saint who knows God’s… read more

When the enemy lures us subtly away from God’s best plan for our lives, we begin to compromise in many areas, so we must be alert to his… read more

Can you imagine a group of carpenters gathering to build a skyscraper without architectural blueprints? The results would be horrendous! Have you… read more

As you read the Gospels, you’ll discover that Jesus was persecuted because of His blazing righteousness. He would not conform to the… read more

Even though our sins and trespasses were paid for on the cross, our sin still grieves the Holy Spirit, which is why we must continually remember our… read more

It’s tempting to equate “pure in heart” with being sinless, but that would be an impossible standard for us this side of heaven.… read more

As He delivered the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus was intentional about the order of what we call the beatitudes. He was leading us through the way of… read more

As a Westerner, it’s not likely you’ve ever been so hungry or thirsty that you were in danger of dying. But the people listening to… read more

In our society, it’s the wealthy and assertive people who get their way—the CEO who doesn’t take no for an answer, the social media… read more

If you were to name the antithesis of happiness, mourning might be a good choice. When we think of mourning, we think of loss—the loss of… read more

Poverty and happiness don’t usually go together. No one says, “If only I were homeless, then I’d be happy!” But Jesus says… read more

Whether we realize it or not, faithfulness is at the heart of all relationships. It is the very thing that prevents families and societies from… read more

In our busy lives, we rush from one commitment to another, barely stopping to catch our breath. And sometimes it is our relationships that… read more

What is the focus of your life? Christ’s focus was the redemption of mankind. His gaze was set on your salvation. In fact, this was one of the… read more

When a young boy came running into the house after playing outside, his mother stopped him, asking, "What is on your right hand?" … read more