Many of our choices have led to the predicaments we are presently complaining about.
Luck really has nothing to do with human existence, since God is not a random God.
Grace is a much more accurate word to use when dealing with the state of human existence. God gives us unmerited favor through Jesus Christ, and since Adam and Eve, our lives have depended on it.
It's painfully obvious to see that as Americans we can sometimes be wrapped up in our own affairs.
We need to pray for our brethren around the world.
Heaven is a very distinct place, where only God's elect will go. It's the place where the only One who deserves any glory lives and reigns.
There's no way to get around the fact that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, and He is so good that He exchanged His place in Heaven to come suffer on a cross for humanity and rose to set us free from eternal life in Hell.
Fixate your love on Him, be obedient to God's word, and don't seek the glory of this world. In doing these things, God will exalt you in this earth and you won't have to sacrifice your soul for earthly crowns that will fade.
Just the simple act of sharing wisdom is something that many parents have left to society to do; however, that is not what God teaches in His word.
Writers do draw inspiration from their own lives, which, quite frankly, might be more interesting than fiction.
Forget the conspiracy theories! God gave us the right to vote, and He gave the United States, and all of its citizens, freedom through democracy.
Not to be harsh, but why do we care so much about celebrity acceptance of Christian beliefs?
I realize that sometimes I get bothered when I see the world acting like the world. Did you hear what I said? The world is supposed to act like the world, and God tells us that every generation gets more wicked, so why the surprise? Maybe we have some word to swallow ourselves.
There is only one Jesus; we can't live a sinless life like He did.
There are some people who are always on the run, so much so that they find it hard to fit in the study of God's word.
The word of God is a Christian's instructions for life. God speaks to us through His word, so we cannot constantly be running on empty.
Voting is a right that has been given to every American; however, as Christ followers, our votes should reflect our God.
I often think about Christ having all power, but He abdicated the power to live a sacrificial life for His children. In His own words he told his disciples that His meat was to do the will of the Father.
Real Christianity is based upon God's word given to us through the scriptures, and His word is final.
Learning from the past helps to ensure that mistakes are not repeated.
A nation that turns it back on Christ and God's words of truth will inevitably regret it.
Jesus' love for His children continues to be the greatest love story of all time.
Don't meditate on what you don't have, and remind yourself what you do have.
Give up pride for good during the holidays. This is where I've been especially stubborn. As I walk more and more in this path of Christianity, I see that letting my guard down and admitting that I don't want to be alone is far better than dealing with me, myself and I, who always seem to want to keep up appearances.
Some people don't know when to stop talking.
It's a shame that so many people are so intimidated and bothered by Tim Tebow's stance as a Christian. He's not bothering anybody. He's simply being who He is and giving all glory to His Lord.
God is never on the sidelines of His children's lives. He goes before them. He leads them, guides them, protects and saves them.
Resolutions are a wonderful thing if we can keep them, but many resolutions go by the wayside because we have not done anything different with our mindset.
Just because we want something so bad does not mean that God wants it for us, too.
It's disheartening to write goals from year to year, looking back only to see you are in the same place. You can make so many promises that you get sick of yourself, but what is it that God can't do?
Ultimately, the soul will receive either judgment or mercy through Christ.
Jesus' sinless life was given as a gift to the world - the ultimate gift. Some would receive Him, and others wouldn't. Nonetheless, He continues to be our gift, and His life and death makes it possible for His children to receive eternal life with Him. That's a reason to give God glory.
We glorify God with all of our members, but in most cases, our mouths seem to get more opportunity. So it just goes without saying that we can dishonor Him with our mouths as well.
I have actually had to ask my supervisors not to curse in meetings or in general in the workplace.
People tend to say Christians are always judging, but the word of God convicts Christians and urges them to obey God's commands.
When you are submitted and committed to the Lord, you will look forward to Jesus coming back, and not even an earthquake or Hurricane Irene will be able to shake you from the love of Christ.
Jesus is coming back for a church without a spot or a wrinkle. His righteous blood covers the spots and the wrinkles of those who believe unto righteousness, allowing once sinful men to be holy.
Men and women have defined roles, and it's the responsibility of a parent to make sure they know which way to go; otherwise, a child would feed themselves with their feet without the correct guidance.
Whenever I left New York, the Twin Towers welcomed me back in. It was a symbol of my city - the most unique city in the world, so when I moved to Virginia and later to Maryland, it meant even more.
You don't see many people crying over the wrong they do to God every time His word is neglected or when one willfully sins.
We have all fallen short of the glory of God.
Singles have a purpose that is higher than any earthly relationship. Marriage is honorable, but so is being single.
God has given His children a love that is so great in Christ that the world can't touch it with chocolates, roses, or diamonds.
Singles have goals, responsibilities, deadlines, events, and friends that occupy their time, as well they should. Nonetheless, before any goals are achieved, responsibilities are fulfilled, deadlines are met, events are attended or friends are visited, God's purpose should be accomplished.
Christian children should be taught at an early age that everything they receive is because of God's grace and love. They will grow up more appreciative and begin to understand that they, too, must have a relationship with Christ. Christian children should also be taught how to give.
Somehow many have fallen into the belief that being a Christian is supposed to be a cake-walk. It's not.
The words 'success' and 'single' do go together, especially in Christ.
Sometimes when people ask you to do things you think you are above, you need to evaluate why you think you are above it.
Jesus was a perfect example of following authority. He was subject to His earthly parents; he subjected himself to the laws of the land, and as God, he had the power not to do any of it.