How many times have we allowed the cares of this world, or the deceitfulness of riches, to choke out the Word of God that we know to be true? When we do, we become unfruitful in our own lives. It’s true that we sometimes get so bogged down with “making...

In Matthew 13:18-21, Jesus teaches us about the different ways people receive His message, using the parable of the sower. Just as a farmer sows seeds on various types of soil, Jesus sows the word of God into the hearts of people. Some hearts are like the hard path, where...

The longing for a blessed life is universal. We all desire peace, happiness, and fulfillment. Yet, the Bible teaches that true blessings come not from material wealth or worldly success but from a life that is centered on God.Psalm 144:15 tells us that the people who are truly blessed are...

The word holy means set apart. Set apart from what? With regard to our bodies, we are to be set apart from sexual immorality, from worship of idols, and from desires of the flesh (like gluttony, greed, and covetousness). Today’s verse shows us that this is spiritual worship, not worship...

Sanctification is a process that requires us to deny our flesh. Obedience to the LORD often comes at the cost of ignoring our own plans and desires. Taking up our cross daily requires sacrifices that we sometimes don't want to make. Living for Christ doesn’t come naturally — it’s a...