Christian Living

  • A Few Thoughts About Lying

    What is truth? B1 Truth is reality. If I hit my thumb with a hammer, it hurts. That is the truth. B2 Articles: C1 Truth as a philosophy. You can find much here at Sanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and search for truth. This is the link. C2 From a Christian viewpoint, Thomas Aquinas wrote…

  • A Few Thoughts About Raising Children Part 2

    Part 1 Time The importance of time B1 Doing things with children. C1 There are 2 extremes one to be overprotective and the other to be neglectful. C2 We need moderation. B2 Involving children in life’s situations and problems B3 How to Really Love Your Child B4 There is a difference between so-called quality…

  • A Few Thoughts About Raising Children Part 1

    Psalm 127:3 NKJV Behold, children [are] a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb [is] a reward. Links are not necessarily endorsed. Always be cautious. Parents Responsibility Parents have a responsibility to raise their children. As much is humanly possible, we are B1 To teach them the Scriptures and the Christian faith…

  • How to Deal with Different Opinions

    Devotional Notes Romans 14   B1 What does this mean? C1 God’s Rules in Relationships with Our Christian Brother and Sister D1 Verse 1 Regarding Food E1 The passage teaches the difference between conviction and opinion. Conviction= “I must not eat.” Opinion= “I can eat unless it damages my fellow Christian’s faith.” E2 Conviction…

  • Live the Christian life consistently

    1 Timothy 6:11-16   B4 Live the Christian life consistently C1 Verse 11 D1 We are to run away from evil things. D2 We are to seek and cultivate righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and meekness. E1 The Greek word diligently follow/pursue is διώκω diṓkō. It means to run after and by application depending…

  • Do Not Conform to the World’s Ways

    Devotional Notes Romans 12   B1 What does this mean? C1 Do Not Conform to the World’s Ways D1 There are only two ways to live our life in this world. This would include one’s worldview and lifestyle. What one believes is how they live public and private. E1 God’s way can be understood…

  • The Christian and Money

    1 Timothy 6:6-10 B3 Material wealth C1 Even though many have the idea that being rich equals a person pleasing to God, God has a different thought—godliness with contentment is great gain. Godliness is a greater good than money, for we leave riches behind when we die, but godliness and its fruits are recognized…

  • The Christian, the Employer, and the Employee

    1 Timothy 6:1-5   B1 Paul continues the pastoral responses to various congregational issues. B2 Employers and employees C1 Servants (I’ve already answered the question about slavery and the Bible). C2 The application of this for most of us today is employee and employer relations. Some thoughts: D1 Employers: E1 Treat them properly and…

  • A Few Thoughts About Fellowship

    Depression B1 According to an article written in April 2020, we find C1 Defined: “Namely, depression, commonly referred to as “major depressive disorder,” is a medical illness that actively affects the way people feel, behave, and think. Depression is known for causing numerous feelings of sadness, hopelessness, a loss of interest, and more. Eventually,…

  • A Few Thoughts About Being Compliant

    [All emphasis below is mine] Compliance B1 Definitions C1 Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants. (Source) C2 Psychological definition: Compliance Definition: Compliance refers to an overt, public action performed in accordance with a request from an external source. The request can be from another person(s) or from an object, such…