Are You a Hypocrite?

Are You a Hypocrite?

The biggest reason people give for not attending church is that it is filled with hypocrites, but I wonder what they mean by that. Sure, there are people who live one way at home and then go act spiritual on Sunday mornings, but there are also a lot of church...
Are You a Hypocrite?

Sin Is Not in the Struggle

I write a lot on forgiveness, not because it’s easy but because it is necessary. This week, God showed me someone else I need to forgive, but I confess that I have a long road ahead. Whenever something comes up that I think I’ve conquered but apparently...
Are You a Hypocrite?

Creation Declares God’s Glory

As I write this, I am in North Carolina looking across the ripples of Lake Hickory while I wait for my sister to get ready so that we can take a walk. It’s a gorgeous Sunday morning. Having been in some roasting temperatures this past month, it’s nice to...
Are You a Hypocrite?

Surrender Your Weakness to the Lord

As the congregation sang, “I’m not afraid to show You my weakness,” I paused. That is not a line that I can honestly sing. Although God sees my weaknesses more than anyone, I find myself wanting to please Him just like I do my earthly family, and I...
Are You a Hypocrite?

Testify of His Mercy

“O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever.” ~1 Chronicles 16:34 I am 3/4 of the way through a business trip with my family and then I plan to take some trips to visit friends and family. I left on July 5 and don’t...
Are You a Hypocrite?

Do You Have a Biblical Worldview?

I am amazed at how often I hear statements from professing Christians that are based on modern thought and not on the Bible. I’m not talking about different interpretations of doctrine but excusing actions which Scripture clearly speaks against. Gone are the...