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Dealing with Sin
Our relationship with God is affected by our sin nature. Why is this so? God is perfect and knows no sin. Therefore, He cannot be a part of any relationship where sin is present. Sin is a stain on a person’s soul; it is a cancer which in an uncorrected state, separates a soul from…
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Encouraging Others
God’s principle for living the Christian life involves both Christians and non-Christians. Spending time with other Christians provides encouragement to them while at the same time, gaining encouragement for oneself. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together,…
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God’s Word (the Bible)
When you meet someone you love, aren’t you interested in what they have to say? So it is with our relationship with Jesus Christ. We know from John 1:1 that Jesus Christ is the Word of God who became flesh. John 1:1 also says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with…
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What is Prayer?
The first part of a relationship with God is prayer. Prayer is how we communicate with God. It is a communication using our hearts. When we first come to God in a relationship with Him, we pray. We ask Him for forgiveness for our sins and we tell Him that we want to trust Him…
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Saving Grace
One of the difficult topics to bring up is sin. Most of us do not think about it when we get up in the morning and go about our business. However, we do live in a world created by God, and since He created everything, His rules apply. When we disobey God’s Word (the Bible)…