Over Part #1 and Part #2, we examined eight crimes of the tongue that reveal the condition of our hearts: The tongue lies — trading truth for convenience. The tongue gossips and slanders — using words that harm rather than help. The tongue boasts — glorifying self instead of God.…
In Part #1, we saw that our words reveal what is hidden within our hearts. Jesus said, “For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of” (Matthew 12:34). The tongue is not merely a tool that communicates our thoughts—it reveals our character, our desires, and what fills our hearts. We…
In this three-part series, we will examine what our words reveal about our hearts, how our tongues can dishonor God, and the grace of Jesus that transforms our speech. What Our Words Reveal Have you ever wished you could take back something you said? Most of us have. A careless…
This is the second post on the series titled “Redemption—The High Cost Jesus Paid For Our Freedom.” In PART 1, we saw: 1. We are born into a world of “iron collars,” enslaved to our sin, our pride, and our rebellion against God. 2. We desperately need a Redeemer from…
Everyone longs to be free. We want to be free from regret and free from guilt. Some people strive to live a perfect life only to find they are never “good enough” to feel truly free. Others, knowing they cannot maintain such a high standard, do not even try. Whether…
With God, there is forgiveness for all sins. That single truth transforms everything. Psalm 130 sings this promise—meeting us in the depths and leading us into steadfast hope. Just as it lifted the psalmist, it can do the same for you. A Cry from the Depths Psalm 130 opens with…
Many people give up something for the 40 days leading up to Easter. This year, however, how about adding something more impactful to your daily routine – like reading larger portions of the Bible? Below are 4 plans to consider and the approximate time each plan will take (Click the…
Frances Havergal was a famous hymn writer of old. She loved the Word of God and, more importantly, the God of the Word. She wrote many hymns, including the renowned hymn titled “Take My Life and Let It Be.” As she was dying at the early age of forty-three, Havergal asked a…
Prayer is an integral part of the transformed life. No wonder, Paul in describing the transformed life in Romans 12 calls believers to be “faithful in prayer” [Romans 12:12c]. It’s a call for a life that is to be intently engaged in prayer. And this call should not be surprising…
The process through which God enables us to call him “Father” is what the Bible calls “adoption.” It’s the highest privilege we experience—even higher than justification. Justification is the process by which God frees us from our guilt when we repent from sins and place our faith in Jesus Christ.…
