Bible Verse: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the …
Peace: Where Is It?
Bible Verse: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, …
Be Patient With Yourself
Bible Verse: But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. Luke …
Comparison: The Enemy of Authenticty
Bible Verse: If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, …
“Authentic” Does Not Mean “Perfect”
Bible Verse: Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are …
What Authentic Christianity Looks Like
Bible Verse: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the …
What Inauthentic Christianity Looks Like
Bible Verse: As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be …
The Role of Redemption
Bible Verse: But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith …
Solid Through-and-Through
Bible Verse: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let …
Honesty in the Struggle
Bible Verse: But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. Philippians 3:7 Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:1-21 I want to tell you about my …