Articles Tagged “Jesus Christ”

  • What is 12-Step Recovery?

    As a seminary graduate and pastor, I was skeptical about much of psychology and recovery programs. I did learn a little more when I watched My Name is Bill W.–the story of the man who…

  • Temptations Everywhere

    No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also…

  • Counting Your Blessings

    Blessings crown the head of the righteous . . . . PROVERBS 10:6 NIV Because we have been so richly blessed, we should make thanksgiving a habit, a regular part of our daily routines. But…

  • Neighbors in Need

    Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, “How can I help?”  That’s exactly what Jesus did. ROMANS 15:2-3 MSG Sometimes, it’s not you, but instead…

  • Too Busy?

    Careful planning puts you ahead in the long run; hurry and scurry puts you further behind. PROVERBS 21:5 MSG Has the hectic pace of life robbed you of the peace that might otherwise be yours…

  • Finding Peace

    These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. JOHN 16:33 NKJV Oftentimes,…

  • The Struggle Against Worldliness

    And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and…

  • The World's Biggest Loser

    Steve Arterburn At first thought, it may puzzle you, startle you, or even offend you to think of Jesus Christ as the world’s biggest loser. It should. But those reactions don’t make the claim untrue.…

  • God's Word

    Steve Arterburn Not only do you search God’s Word, but it searches you.  Not only do we seek to understand God’s Word, but we need to stand under its authority. As you read the Bible,…

  • Old Habits

    Steve Arterburn All of us have felt the tug of an old habit or former way of life.  And I’m sure you’ve known the frustration it creates as you long for the familiar, even though…