Running the Right Race
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” — Hebrews 12:1 The Bible often uses the analogy between the life of a Christian and running a race. That race begins when someone becomes a Christian, and the race continues until that person dies or Christ returns, whichever comes first. Lay aside every weight: Runn
Question: How Do We Control the Tongue?
The tongue is a powerful muscle in the human body, and spiritually speaking, the tongue has the power of life or death. Prov. 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Our words have power – they can build up or they can tear down. We’ve all heard the saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Well, that’s not true. Words hurt. Consider the words of Paul in Eph. 4:29-32. With our w
