Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. James 4:8
"Direction, not intention, leads to destination," Pastor Andy Stanley writes in his book, The Principle of the Path. In his...
Continue ReadingTemptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. James 1:14-15
A good parent disciplines their child, but lazy parents do nothing when they see their child misbeha...
Continue ReadingAnd let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:25
Here at Sagebrush, we believe that life change happens best in Small Groups. For those of us who are in a Small Group at Sage...
Continue ReadingOh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. Psalm 1:1-2
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Continue ReadingBut Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Luke 5:16
In order to have a relationship with someone, you have to talk to them regularly, right? It is hard to have a true relationship with anyone whom you don't speak to regularly. When you do not speak with someone on a regular b...
Continue ReadingSo the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son. John 1:14
One thing that makes Christianity distinct from other religions is that our God, the true God, came to us ...
Continue ReadingSo, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58
One of my least favorite forms of exercise is running on the treadmill. It's hard, boring, and difficult...
Continue ReadingAnd whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17
When we consider the importance of diligence and hard work, there is a very obvious reason why followers of Christ should strive to do their best in everyt...
Continue ReadingFor God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
Fear is a terrible motivator. It keeps us from enjoying life. It keeps us from doing things that we should do or want to do. Sometimes it can cause us to be lazy, putting off wha...
Continue ReadingRemember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. James 4:17
Have you ever noticed that when children disobey, they often look at their parents straight in the eye as they are disobeying them? It's almost like they are telling their parent "I know what you want me to do...
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