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In the animal kingdom the sloth is docile, but in the human kingdom slothfulness is deadly. Sin is not only about the things we do but also about the things we don’t do. In Js 4:17 God’s word makes it clear…not doing what we should do is SIN! Inattention and procrastination allow... Read More →

Gluttony is the sin of overindulgence. We often associate it with excessive eating and drinking, but at its core it is an addiction to anything that provides a fix. It may be drugs, alcohol, food, cigarettes, exercise, sex, shopping, work or video games. Gluttony consumes to the... Read More →

Webster’s Dictionary says lust is a strong feeling of sexual desire. Our culture is saturated with those things that encourage and promote lust in people. Movies, television, video games and all forms of advertisement live by the motto: “sex sells.” Though men may be more easily... Read More →

Anger is a perplexing emotion. Some get angry over the smallest things, yet others face major challenges and never seem to get angry. Some internalize their anger. They bury it like toxic waste and pretend it’s safely disposed of; however, it will eventually leak and the... Read More →

Most of us battle the green-eyed monster in one way or another. Envy is two headed; not only do I want what you have but I don’t want you to have it either. Envy causes conflict wherever it roams–between family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors. It may drive one... Read More →

In Luke 18 we find the story of the rich young ruler. In today’s world he would be sort of a CEO who has come to Jesus to negotiate the contract for a home in heaven. He asks what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus tells him that he should obey the Ten Commandments. The... Read More →

There are two kinds of pride. The good kind produces self-respect, dignity, satisfaction from a job well done and joy in seeing others succeed. The bad kind produces conceit, arrogance and an attitude of superiority that we call egotism. Pride is easily detected in others and... Read More →

Putting God first in every area of life is a challenge. The area of finance is perhaps one of the greatest challenges when it comes to surrender. It’s mine. I earned it. I deserve it. God’s word has a lot to say about your financial life. It may be private to you; but God calls... Read More →

Chances are that in the course of your life you will spend more time working than with your spouse, family, eating, relaxing, recreating and vacationing combined. Unfortunately 80% of people are dissatisfied with their jobs. Since work is such a big part of life, there should be... Read More →