Jesus taught that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6:21). So, the question is, “Where is your treasure?” Note a few things about this. First, Jesus says you only have one treasure (not more than one). A few verses later He emphasizes that “no one can serve two masters” (6:24). You only have one master. You only have…

Each year we are presented with a “State of the Union” address from the President. If a person knew nothing else about our nation and only listened to the “State of the Union” address each year, he might have some very confused ideas about our union. That’s the nature of “grand  speeches”–they don’t always present a full picture and often lean in…

Do you know how easy it is develop within our hearts and be fully convinced, “I am better than others”? “I’m more educated than you, so I’m better.” “I have more money than you, so I’m better.” “I’m older than you, so I’m better.” “I’m younger than you, so I’m better.” “I have more experience than you, so I’m better.” “I’m more successful…

We’ve all probably experienced one at some point in our lives, whether in this country or in another–a parking lot with no lines, bumpers or marks of any kind to designate the individual parking spaces. What usually results is each driver parking wherever he wants and however he wants, which often leads to a disorderly mess. How can simple lines make that much…

What is your favorite invention of all time? So many cool things could be on the list–electricity, air conditioning, automobiles, computers, wireless technology, etc., etc. (Way too many to list!) Perhaps the greatest invention of all time is the common keyboard combination, Ctrl+Z. Make a mistake on the computer and just press Ctrl+Z, and it will undo your mistake like it was never…

Many have turned to God upon the promise that if they will believe in Him and praise Him that He will bless them with great riches and abundance. It is commonly assumed by many that Christians should have the best health and the greatest wealth, for that is the promise. Here’s the problem with that philosophy: No such promise is found anywhere in…

When Paul came to the city of Philippi in Acts 16, he found Lydia by the riverside outside the city. She was a woman from Thyatira “who worshiped God” (Acts 16:14). Let me ask you a question: If you found someone “who worshiped God,” would you think, “This person is ok…No need for me to talk to them about salvation…They’re already worshiping God”?…

Two teenage girls, who live many miles apart and don’t get to see each other very often, made a recent decision. In their own words, “We’re bringing the phone call back!” While texting is super easy, these girls miss just getting to talk and hear each other laugh. Even with Facetime, they get tired of holding their phones a certain way or always…