From Growth to Maturity
Spiritual maturity is often measured by what is visible. We look at how much a person knows about Scripture, how eloquen...
Strengthened in the Inner Man
The human spirit is made alive to God at salvation, but spiritual maturity does not happen automatically. A child is ful...
The Candle of the LORD
There is a dimension of the human person that cannot be adequately explained by intellect, emotion, personality or physi...
A Conscience Void of Offence
A healthy conscience is one that is void of offence both towards God and man. Paul said, “And herein do I exercise mysel...
The Voice of Conscience
I remember that while growing up, whenever I did something wrong, the fear of being scolded or punished would immediatel...
Feel Honestly, Discern Carefully
Emotions don't just tell us how we feel; they reveal what is happening deeper in the heart. You are corrected, and you b...
The Internal World of Emotions
Some days, you can genuinely know that God is good and still not feel good. You can know that He has promised never to l...
The Purity of Motive
One can do the right thing for the wrong reasons.One may give generously and still be driven by the desire to be praised...
The Desires of the Heart
People often say, “You just have to know what you want and go for it.” But often, the real problem isn't that we don't k...
Capturing Every Thought
Think about a flowerpot left untended for several weeks. Nobody needs to plant weeds in it; given the right conditions,...
Formed in the Secret Place
Public life teaches us to manage appearances. We learn how to speak, how to respond, how to carry ourselves, and how to...
Guard Your Heart: The Heart Behind the Life
A building can look perfectly sound on a quiet day. The walls may be freshly painted, the doors polished, and everything...
