But he who practices truth [who does what is right] comes out into the Light (John 3:21). Living a holy life has its ups and downs. The “ups” of a holy life are too numerous to list but one which includes “the mind of Christ”, ever-increasing spiritual wisdom and insight and a life that makes a difference. But what are the downs? Everyone who lives a holy life cannot escape persecution from people who will not accept reality, the way things are. For many even in religious cir

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord… Noah walked with God (Gen. 6:8-9). What does it take to discover and fulfill your divine purpose in this life? How can you know what God’s good pleasure is for you? Is it a matter of memorizing scripture and making sure you don’t miss your morning devotional reading? Or perhaps if you just try hard to be a good person and do the right thing you will make it into the Christian Hall of Fame. Noah was an ordinary man living in a ve

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it (Ps. 139:13-14). Bitterness is hazardous to your health! Research indicates bitterness leads to physical problems like heart disease and a weak immune system. Proverbs 14: 30 corroborates these studies stating “ A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bone

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matt. 11:29-30). Stress, who can live without it? Heaven is the only place where it's non-existent. In Christ, we can experience heaven on earth. If you know that physical, mental, or emotional difficulty is taking its toll on you, that ’s half the battle in alleviating it. If you normalize yourself to intense levels o