FROM THE KEYBOARD

This world may be trying to push God out of it, but don't you dare let it push God out of you. Therefore, stand firm against the godless pressure by fully resting in God's power. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16).

Our sin is a lot darker and uglier than we think. And God's grace is a lot greater and glorious than we know. Repent from the former; rejoice in the latter. "But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more..." (Romans 5:20).

Contrary to the word of faith movement, you don't claim your healing, the Healer claims you. You see, faith isn't built on our word but taking God at His Word. "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ" (Romans 10:17).

Let us be more concerned with living righteous than proving we are right. You see, God calls us to defeat darkness not debate foolishness. "Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous" (I John 3:7).‍

It costs a candle nothing by lighting another candle. In other words, as Christians, the point of life is to point others to Christ. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16).

Our earthly experience is the incubator for our heavenly existence. In other words, everything we experience in this life is preparing us for heaven with Christ. The Bible says, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our...