Are you a wise woman or a foolish one? Part 3: Money & Stuff
The Bible has a great deal to say about wisdom and its flip side, foolishness. In this series we’re looking at what it means to be wise and, by comparison, what it means to be foolish and how to …...
View Article“Sheep & Goats” February 10
Sheep and goats: our churches are full of both. On the outside they often look the same, but one day, the “Heart-Knower” will separate the two. The sheep to everlasting glory. The goats to...
View Article“How would you fill in the blank?” March 14
Fill in the blanks: “I won’t be happy until ____________.” “I must have ___________.” What do your answers have to do with your worship? Today’s Readings: Numbers 25 & 26 Psalm 34.1-7 Proverbs...
View Article“Parenting: Why Consequences Are Important” June 3
Nothing breaks a parent’s heart more than to see our children make foolish choices which can result in consequences for years to come. But there are some things we can do early on so God doesn’t...
View Article“Is Your Christianity Just a Veneer?” June 15
How deep is your Christianity? Is it just a Christian veneer or is it who you are? How do you respond to God’s dealings with you? Do you pray and read your Bible only when the heat is on … Continue...
View Article“Kept by Grace” September 25
No amount of good works can make us right with God. And just as we are saved by grace through faith, we are kept by grace. Today’s Readings: Isaiah 41 & 42 Psalm 109.26-31 Proverbs 26.3-4...
View Article“The Danger of Parental Legalism” September 26
Could you be guilty of parental legalism? Parental legalists often focus on behavior as opposed to the heart. If we make Christianity all about “the law,” we may fail to help our children understand...
View Article“Religious Addiction” November 10
Can religion become an addiction? Can it offer an escape from reality? And if so, what would a religious addiction look like? Also, read about how the Israelites tried to justify living life their...
View Article“Could We Be Worshiping Idols?” November 11
After one of the most powerful promises in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul warns us, “Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.” Idolatry? Could I be worshiping idols? Could you? Don’t think so...
View Article“Are You Playing Spiritual Games?” November 14
God will not play spiritual pat-a-cake with us by allowing us to seek His help while we continue turning to our idols and self-efforts. If God doesn’t seem to be answering our prayers, maybe we need...
View ArticleX-Ray Questions | This Week on Soul Survival
Two weeks ago I started talking about the value of questions. In that first post, “Questions & the Heart,” I suggested a few personal ones that can help us evaluate our walks with God. Last week I...
View ArticlePleasing People: How Not to be an Approval Junkie | Review
If you’re like me, you would probably balk at the idea you are a people pleaser. We like to think of ourselves as independent of other people’s opinions and attitudes, but you might be as surprised as...
View ArticleAre you a wise woman or a foolish one? Part 3: Money & Stuff
The Bible has a great deal to say about wisdom and its flip side, foolishness. In this series, we’re looking at what it means to be wise and, by comparison, what it means to be foolish and how to...
View Article“Parenting, Consequences & Modern-Day Idolatry” June 3
Nothing breaks a parent’s heart more than to see our children make foolish choices that can result in consequences for years to come. But there are some things we can do early on so God doesn't have to...
View Article
