Monthly Archives: July 2013

Romans 6:12

Posted on July 29, 2013 by

Have you ever played with one of those “What’s wrong with this?” puzzles as a child? One where everything looks normal until you realize the boy is bouncing a cat, or the girl is brushing her teeth with a hammer? … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:18

Posted on July 24, 2013 by

How do you relax? With all of the stress of life, what do you do when it is time to unwind? “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18) … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:17

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

How well do you hold your ground on issues that matter? When challenged or coerced are you able to stand firm and not waver, or is the threat to your reputation or person enough to cause you to sin? “Therefore … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:16

Posted on July 21, 2013 by

How have you lived your life? Regardless of your age, when you look back at your past–are you happy with how you have spent your time and with what you have done with it? Or do you have regrets, wishing … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:15

Posted on July 19, 2013 by

How do you spend your time? Are you busily working for things that don’t matter, serving yourself and your desires? Or are you focused on the eternal, truly living for and serving Christ and His purposes? “See then that you … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:14

Posted on July 13, 2013 by

How can we attain enlightenment? What is the mark of a man or woman who has achieved true wisdom? Contrary to what some may think, these are not found in some obscure mystical writings, the Eastern religions or New Age … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:13

Posted on July 10, 2013 by

Are you reluctant to speak up when you see others sinning? Do you walk away, having said nothing, choosing instead to “mind your own business?” Or are you courageous enough to stand up for what is right, even if others … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:12

Posted on July 8, 2013 by

Why do people sin? Why do they keep doing bad, even when they know it’s wrong? And what about people who say they belong to God, but keep sinning? Are they saved? “For it is shameful even to speak of … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:11

Posted on July 4, 2013 by

What do you spend your time on? Each of us has a finite number of hours given to us in life during which we can accomplish something of lasting value; is what you’re immersing yourself in valuable in light of … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:10

Posted on July 1, 2013 by

What do you do when someone wrongs you–when you’re in a situation in which someone has mistreated you but you feel powerless, either because of the fear of retaliation or because it simply won’t change anything? Do you allow resentment … Continue reading →

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