Conflict with God

Sin creates conflict with God. We learned this in Genesis 3:1-6 when Satan in the form of a serpent convinced Eve that she would not really die like God said she would if she ate of the fruit of the Tree of Good and Evil. But sin also creates conflict with others. Adam blamed Eve…

Pleasure versus Happiness

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between pleasure and happiness? Aren’t they almost the same thing? We’re happy when we experience pleasure, right? No! The difference between pleasure and happiness is vast. Pleasure is fleeting and elusive. It is an appetite that is never fully satisfied. It always demands more. Pleasure leads to…

Join In

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Are you one of those people who exude confidence, who can take the spotlight unflinchingly? Or would you rather stand back, avoid the front and center, and observe? I think most people who know me would say I am an extrovert. The spotlight usually doesn’t bother me. I…

Are you Chained?

Have you known the presence of God? Did you once walk through life with Him beside you? Have you since turned away from Him? Have you never know the peace or joy of the Savior? Each of these situations, while unique, have much in common. Whether you have never known Jesus, or have turned (or…