Exalting God, Edifying Believers, Evangelizing the Lost

Controlling Our Flesh

Proverbs 25:28 tells us, “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” The point of this proverb is that a person who has no control over his appetites is prone to give in to all kinds of temptation.  He has no limits on how he...
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Meekness or weakness?

When we think of the character of meekness, many people associate it with being weak. In fact, meekness is quite the opposite.  A good definition for meekness might be,” strength under control.” While meekness is hard to put a solid definition to, it is easily seen in the lives...
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Patience with People

We all can relate to the prayer that one man prayed: “ Lord, grant me patience…and please give it to me now.” In a culture dominated by “instant gratification,” patience is rare. But Christians are called by God to be patient, especially with other people and their failings. In...
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What Kind of Tree Are You?

Spring is here! In just a short while, the flowers will start to bloom, the grass will start to turn green, and trees will sprout new leaves. Fruit trees will also begin to blossom with leaves and flowers, making the landscape beautiful again.  But to the untrained eye, most...
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