Doubts and decisions don’t go well together. Whether in business or the military, people want leaders who are decisive. Yet, we often struggle with decisions as questions flood our minds. Often, we’re not debating the merits or truth of a matter. Rather, we’re doubting ourselves. Have we considered all the possibilities?

Jesus said that people who have been forgiven the most love more freely (Luke 7:36-47). We love Him because of His mercy toward us and the length to which He went to bestow mercy and forgiveness.

Everyone wants to enjoy their quality of life. We prepare and work hard to find meaningful jobs, build decent homes, and provide for our families. We want the health and strength to make the most of our lives.

Sometime along the way, authority became a four-letter word. Some historians point to the rebellious and riotous 1960s. Still others point to postmodern influences and the belief that everyone defines right and wrong for themselves.

Our priorities reveal what’s important to us. The things we value are the things we treasure. They determine how we invest time as well as money. If priorities are not in line with godly values, anxiety and stress naturally result.

Most people share a love for Christmas, but they may have different ideas of what Christmas means. If you ask the average person about the reason for the season, you may hear answers like family gatherings, gifts, delicious food, beautiful decorations, moving music, and special church services.

Jesus calls people to follow Him. Many young people struggle with what they should do with their lives as they approach the end of high school or college.

Believers can live without fear knowing that they serve the one true God. For many Christians, life is a struggle between believing God’s promises and surviving personal circumstances.

Believers are to be characterized by a wholehearted commitment to God. In 2022, a good friend and I were considering a new ministry. We were praying together about it, and he became convinced we should start it.

Believers find God’s blessings through obedience.A classic hymn contains the words, “Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus than to trust and obey.”

Believers are to avoid idols and worship God alone. Consider for a moment the amazing sights you have experienced in life. Perhaps you’ve witnessed a solar eclipse where semi-darkness enveloped you.

Our relationship with God is defined by love. My earliest memories are of my mother telling me about Jesus. Even as a young boy, I knew that Mom loved her Lord, my dad, and me.