I Will Not Be Vain!

Could our lives be described as vain? A working definition of vain is that which is worthless or futile. Peanut shells seem to be vain. Without the nut in the middle, of what use are they to mankind? They deserve to be broken, thrown on the floor of a Logan’s Steak House, trampled upon for a bit, until they … More I Will Not Be Vain!

Far, Near, and One

Before our divine appointment with the Holy Spirit, we were dead in our trespasses and sins. Horribly, we walked according to the game-plan of this world and followed the leadership of the Prince of Darkness. Consequently, we were sons of disobedience who naturally and habitually followed the fluctuating whims of our fleshly lusts. Therefore, because of our exceeding … More Far, Near, and One

Secret Contentment

The great teacher of wisdom wrote, “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider that God has made the one as well as the other.” (Ecclesiastes 7:14) For many of us, these are tremendously good days. Physically, we find ourselves in the best shape of our life. Mentally, we are growing in knowledge and wisdom. Relationally, … More Secret Contentment