Junk in, Junk out. We must be diligent in our efforts to monitor what we allow into our minds and hearts. Does your pursuit of being like Jesus include such an endeavor? Paul warns that what is put in will eventually come out.

The Christian life is one that requires us to give up something to gain something. We must give up that which is in the way of our commitment to Christ in order to gain Him in our lives. In Philippians 3, Paul writes about the old gains of the flesh he now considers loss for the sake of Christ. What do you consider gain in your life? What needs to be given up?

One of the lessons of Philippians is the humility of Christ. We should consider others better than ourselves. Paul was trying to teach a proper attitude to the church at Philippi. If we are in Christ, we must act just as He did.

Paul knew what it meant to match mindset with heart condition. If we are truly followers and love the Lord, our lives will be reflective of that and our attitude about death will be different too. A life of Christ extends beyond this earthly experience. Our time here is one that should point heavenward. What is your life really about?

God is God of all. He uses all kinds for His plan to be fulfilled. Many times, we shy away from those who require a bit more grace than others. Yet God uses those types to develop certain characteristics within us. We should never dismiss what God can do through those around us regardless of what we think.

Raising a child can be tough. Their happiness is so important to us as parents. However, if we teach them that they are the center of the universe, we will fail them. Loving our kids has to include doing what is best for them. A powerful and practical message for parents.

Are you a credible Christian? If we are truly devoted to living for Christ, we will love just like Him and the world around us will believe.

What is courage? For some, it is letting go of something that is getting in the way of devotion to God. For some, to be devoted, it is hanging on regardless of fear, struggle or temptation.

What is courage? Being a follower of Christ means being bold in our lives. For you, what courageous acts do you need to set forth to be a real follower?

This message looks at two core types of sin nature modeled in the story of the woman caught in adultery. Recognizing how these sins can play out is critical in striving to live a life committed to the Lord.