Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith comes by the Word of God. What happens to faith when knowledge increases? Let's consider....

I loved open-book tests in school. Even more so I loved when the teacher made the comment "this will be on the test." I felt that I had an advantage and passing was not as challenging as the unknown. We have the book - that will be opened - and the test will be given on judgment day. Are we prepared for it?

We might recognize idols from Hollywood or historic documentaries, but surely there is no idol worship in the modern world - or is it? Idols take the place of God, and there are several things that can take priority in our lives. Let's consider.....

The Apostles were given charge to go preach the Gospel, the Holy Spirit would be their guide, bringing all things into remembrance and given the power to show signs to the non-believers. The laws they taught, as led by the Godhead would binding to God's people, and the laws they released would no longer be applicable. Are we binding what has been loosened? 

Does adhering to what God has asked us to make us a legalist? Does drawing hard lines between right and wrong cross a similar line and make trying to do right in essence wrong? Are we no better than the self-righteous Pharisees? Let's consider...... 

Just the term "Bible" uttered in a mixed audience can bring about immediate opposition. A recent graduation speech stirred members of a community in Ohio. Let's consider this along with what Paul asked the Galatians about being offended from "Biblical Principles."

One would think that Christians are part of the solution - not the problem. Yet when we consider the outcomes of some of the prominent teachings in Christianity things look differently. 

We are saved by Faith. We are saved by Works? Is that possible? How do these (along with God's Grace) work together?

Let's consider.....

How could someone that has been convicted take a turn to walk the other way?

Let's consider some of the challenges that Christians can face and their impact

Belief is the foundation of our relationship with God? Yet transgressing His commands puts a divide between us. Let's consider the impact that the world can have on our Heavenly relationship