How Firm is Your Foundation?
There is a popular children’s story about three little pigs and a big bad wolf. Like the wise pig who…
Category: Growth
Saved for a Purpose
Jesus told his disciples: “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” Are we…
The Freedom of Non-Toxic Thoughts
It’s amazing how bad our thinking can be, and the price we pay when that thinking goes horribly wrong. Have…
Familiarity breeds Intimacy, Part 1
Aesop said, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” However, Craig thinks Aesop is wrong. Rather, Craig proposes that comparison, conditional love, criticism and…
Discipline of Worship #1
Have you ever been to a party and completely ignored the host or guest of honor? Probably not because social etiquette…
Spiritual Discipline and True Teaching
Growth in godliness comes through Spiritual discipline. One of the things growing in the faith presumes is good, sound and…
Spiritual Disciplines #3 – Memorizing the Word
Most people are convinced that they can’t memorize Scripture. Even more do not understand the value of this spiritual discipline.…
Godly Jealousy?! Pt. 4 of 4
Godly jealousy is good news. It is not like human jealousy. This we learn from Deuteronomy 5:6-10, where God describes…
Spiritual Disciplines #2 – Bible Intake
Bible intake is the first spiritual discipline mentioned in just about any training program. Yet, many Christians are struggling to…
Godly Jealousy?! Pt. 2 of 4
Throughout this series, we are learning from Deuteronomy 5:6-10 about a different type of jealousy: godly jealousy. In Part 1…
Spiritual Disciplines #1 – Growth in Godliness
Jesus brings life change. If any man is in Christ, he is a new creation. He’s born again spiritually. So…
Love Always Trusts
When God tells us that love is trusting, He means we are not to have an expectation or a demand…