Do martyrs get a better reward in Heaven than the rest of us?
You know, we think about martyrs, and perhaps you've read stories or even, perhaps, known those who have suffered for their faith in Christ, and while we understand from Scripture, for example in Revelation chapter six, that martyrs are going to be given the great reward, there is a certain sense in...
I'm commanded to lead my family, but my child just won't listen!
You know, as a parent, we've all been in that situation where you perhaps have one child who seems very, very easy and then the next one comes along and absolutely won't do anything that you say and your sanctification, your love for the Lord is tested to the limits because you just don't know what...
Do I bless my enemies, or flee from evil?
You know, if you've been in Christ for any number of years you know, as I do, that there grows a longing in you to simply to go home, to be around other believers, and them only, because as we look around in our world, it's a very difficult and a wicked place to live in, and we are around wicked peo...
I desire success and authority, is that wrong?
You know, some of you are built for leadership. In fact, 1 Timothy 3:1 says if any man aspires to the office of overseer or elder, it is a fine work he desires to do. So, for example, in the context of the church, desiring leadership is actually shown to be a godly thing. This is a good thing. Now,...