Self-Control

The Body is For the Lord Not Sexual Immorality

The Body is For the Lord Not Sexual Immorality

When the Apostle Paul arrived in Corinth, the Lord Jesus appeared to him in a night vision and said: Acts 18:9-10. Do not be afraid any longer but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many ...
Unlock Superhuman Self-Control with Two Simple Steps

Unlock Superhuman Self-Control with Two Simple Steps

Struggling to resist temptation or control your impulses? You’re not alone. Self-control is one of the most challenging yet  essential skills to master in life. And yet—with God’s help—you can do it. In this article, you’ll discover practical, actionable ways to strengthen ...
This One Trait Can Change Your Life – And Jesus Had It

This One Trait Can Change Your Life – And Jesus Had It

Once in a while, my wife, Ruth, makes a homemade dessert before dinner. The kids and I can smell it, can almost feel it calling to us, “eat me”. Inevitably, I’ll find myself standing over it in the kitchen. I’m looking at it, and it’s looking at me. I start to consider if ...
Remember

Remember

“Remember” is an important word for our well-being. Remembering is necessary for us to live successfully each day. What if we didn’t remember to eat or sleep? Maybe not remember to go to work, or that we have children to get off to school? As one ages, one can forget who ...
Confidence and Strength

Confidence and Strength

Godly Perseverance David stands out in the Old Testament as a righteous man who consistently overcame numerous challenges by maintaining a Godcentered life. Amidst significant adversity, the Apostle Paul in the New Testament stands out as a steadfast individual who ...
Follow After Wisdom

Follow After Wisdom

To be known as a person of good character is something to be proud of. As Christians, we endeavor to live a life that exemplifies the nature of God through His Son, Jesus. It takes a lot of work and commitment to live the way we are taught by the Scriptures. The Bible ...
Where Does Fruit Come From? Part 2

Where Does Fruit Come From? Part 2

In a previous article (Glad Tidings, July/August 2022), we were discussing fruit in our lives as delineated in Galatians 6:22-23. The metaphor of fruit as being good attributes we have when we allow the spirit of God to work within us shows us the need for connection to ...
Honesty

Honesty

2 Peter 1:2. Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. “Grace” and “peace” are part of the greetings in every church Epistle. Grace is God’s divine favor, His kindness, His blessings as a free gift; and peace is tranquility, ...
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