Arrogance is a sin we need to guard ourselves against. We have been warned, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling” (Proverbs 16:18). Paul wrote to the saints in Rome to admonish them: “everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think” (Romans 12:3). James said, [...]
Having a Proper Sense of Self-Worth
Posted on April 1, 2010 at 1:43 am by Andy Sochor
Choose Life
Posted on March 9, 2010 at 2:00 am by Andy Sochor
Shortly before Moses’ death and the Israelites journey into the promised land, Moses spoke to them about the choice they had before them. This choice was so important, it was literally a matter of life or death.
“See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and adversity; in that I command you [...]
Taking Stock
Posted on December 28, 2009 at 11:37 pm by Andy Sochor
As another year is quickly drawing to a close, we often use this time to take stock of our lives. We look back at where we’ve been and evaluate where we are now. We also tend to look forward to the new year and what might lie ahead, thinking about what we ought to do [...]
All Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 3:55 pm by Andy Sochor
Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians by offering praise to God. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). There are many reasons why God is worthy of all praise and honor. But in this passage, Paul directs our attention to the spiritual blessings we have from Him. We [...]
Forgetting the Past
Posted on November 18, 2008 at 9:12 pm by Andy Sochor
In writing to the church in Philippi, Paul spoke of the pursuit of his goal, which should be our goal — the resurrection of the dead to the hope of eternal life.
“Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching [...]
A Better Country
Posted on November 5, 2008 at 9:27 pm by Andy Sochor
Following an election like we’ve had in this country, it is expected that some will be pleased with the outcome and some will not. As Christians, whichever side we fall on, in this and every election, it is important to keep things in perspective.
Those of us who live in the United States of America have [...]
