Topic > Christian Living
A thought-provoking study in Romans 14 continues
We’d never stick our foot in the aisle at church to make someone fall flat on their face! Let's talk about the spiritual ways we can trip up other believers, without even realizing it!
Too Blessed
On my daily commute to and from the office, I have plenty of time for reading—bumper stickers on cars, that is. Some are surly, others clever, and still others downright distasteful. One bumper sticker I saw recently, however, gently challenged my heart about the way I often engage life. The sticker simply said, “Too blessed to complain.”
Why understanding our responsibility to the Lord puts Christian unity into a whole new perspective!
At work, you’re accountable to your boss. At home, you’re accountable to your spouse. But in reality, we’re all accountable to God! Discover principles from Romans 14.
More, More, More
Some people love to shop. They have a perpetual desire to buy, buy, buy. The craze to find the latest deal is worldwide. There are huge shopping malls in China, Saudi Arabia, Canada, the Philippines, the United States, and around the world. A rise in store purchases and online buying show that buying is a global phenomenon.
Earworms
They burrow. They bore in. They attach themselves inside your head. Earworms, a term once used exclusively for insects, is now the name for those unrelenting tunes that you can’t get out of your head. Songs like, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” the “Barney” song, or my personal nightmare: “It’s a Small World After All."
Don’t Forget
I don’t agree with those who rail against material things and say that owning stuff is inherently evil. And I have to admit that I’m a consumer—often tempted to pad my pile of treasures with items I think I need.
Find out how to respond to those who act Christian, and yet don’t know Christ
Your neighbors down the street may not be followers of God, but they are really good people! So how do we share the need for Jesus with folks leading moral lives? Let's look to Romans 14 to find the answer.
Explore one way to evaluate whether a certain activity is right or wrong
There are countless issues we face daily that the Bible does not address. But even when God’s Word doesn’t speak into our exact situation, it still provides guidelines to help us find our way! Our study in Romans 14 continues.
Discover how to handle some of the gray areas of faith
Over the decades, football Sunday has become a national affair. But when we watch sports on a Sunday, does that mean we’re lessening the value of it being the Lord’s Day?
A revealing discussion about unity in the church
When an issue is debated in church, we are quick to explain our convictions. But are we just as fast to stand up for unity? Let's discuss why it’s often easier to focus on our Christian differences rather than on Christlike harmony.
How to stay united even when we don’t agree
What are some of the hot topics that really get your blood boiling? Let's discuss some of the things followers of Christ argue about.
Following the example of our heavenly Father can help us find unity with the people in our lives
In spite of our hang-ups, quirks, and blatant flaws, God welcomed us into His family with open arms! Our study in Romans 14 continues.
Let’s interview members of the early church to see how they handled disagreements
If you’ve ever disagreed with someone in your church about a serious issue, you know the conversations can escalate into full-blown conflict! So how do we relate well to other Christians during a dispute?
Another thought-provoking message in a series on unity in the church
There are some differences of opinion that could tear a community apart. Let's look at a disagreement that arose in the early church over the food they had to eat.
Find guidance for dealing with differences in a biblical way
Even in the early church, men and women had different opinions about how their faith should be lived out in their day-to-day lives. Let's study Romans chapter 14.
