“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT)

Paul’s comparison of physical versus spiritual training is fascinating. While conceding that exercise has value, he finds that it is minimal when viewed in the light of training for godliness. Paul’s appraisal is not in dispute. In fact, he shows us the overwhelming importance of living a holy life.

I enjoy exercise, or rather, I enjoy the bene...

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My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection. Psalm 71:7 (NLT)

We cannot escape the fact that our lives are on display for others to observe and judge. Celebrities and athletes have tried to claim that they are not role models, but that does not negate the influence that they have over others. A message that is not consistent with character and behavior will be viewed as hypocrisy.

Ralph Waldo Emerson put it this way, “What you do speaks so loudly that I ...

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Come close to God, and God will come close to you. James 4:8 (NLT)

God does not want us to just come to him, He wants us to come closer. Why are so many of us afraid to come closer to God? Is it because we do not believe that he is approachable? Do we think that we would feel out of place close to God? Or are we comfortable with our worldly dalliances?

Fear is certainly a factor in our unwillingness to draw closer to God. Yet, he is always calling for us to join him and know him more intima...

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