Insights

Steer clear of unnecessary gossip and discussions about seemingly trivial matters as much as you can (Matthew 14:23). I understand why it is tempting to participate: perhaps it's because we want to minimize the weight an...

Embracing obedience, living under authority, and relinquishing the desire to be the lead character in our own life-play are significant virtues. Alcoholics Anonymous says it this way: “First of all, we have to quit playi...

Don’t just open up to everyone (Ecclesiastes 7:22). Instead, confide in those who are wise and God-fearing. Treat confidentiality seriously. Steer clear of taking the advice of too many inexperienced people or those who ...

Vain is the person who counts on the success of his life arising from what other people can give, or by the stuff he can buy or grab (Jeremiah 17:5). Instead of building your life up on these things, be warmed by stoopi...

When a person desires a thing too much, they quickly become uncomfortable and ill-focussed. Such a selfish and covetous person doesn’t sleep well at night. But someone who is poor, grateful, and humbly content within the...

Read the Bible for the right reason! Seek wisdom, not just fancy words for prayer, the ability to parrot a memorized verse, or to develop a so-called language of ‘Christian-ease’ (Romans 15:4). God is not impressed with ...