Have you ever wished that God would speak to you in an audible voice and tell you what to do? Did you ever ask Him for a sign to indicate what He wants you to do? If so, how do…
How should we guide our children when they are choosing a spouse?
If you have children, eventually you will face the day when your child is choosing a spouse. Have you considered the attitudes and priorities that will guide you in how you handle that event? When Abraham was old, he sent…
Does every Bible lesson have to be practical?
Many Christians have the mindset that every Bible lesson has to have an immediate, practical application. At first, this sounds very wise and Biblical. However, this mentality doesn’t leave much room for learning the background information that enables us to…
Why should we obey God if we’re assured of going to heaven anyway?
Do you ever find yourself treating God’s commandments lightly because God is full of grace and you are assured of going to heaven whether you do the right thing or not? There are several ways to answer this question. This…
How do we know if we truly fear God?
Do you fear God? How do you know? Has your fear of God ever been truly tested? Abraham was tested. In fact, he faced one of the most difficult tests any person could face. His test and his response help…
Are you willing to accept a handshake agreement?
Would you buy a new appliance without a written warranty? Would you buy a new car without a written sales contract? Would you buy or sell real estate without putting the terms in writing? In our culture, when we want…
Why does God allow us to hit bottom?
Have you ever been desperate? Did you wonder why God allowed you to be in that situation? Did you wish that God would intervene and prevent your situation? Genesis tells us about a time when Hagar hit bottom. She and…
How should we respond to disrespect?
Have you ever been mocked or despised? How did you respond? Do you wish you had responded differently? Do you know how you should have responded? The following verses from Genesis illustrate how we instinctively want to respond when disrespected.…