“What does the Bible say about commitment?”……Answer: There are numerous references in the Bible addressing the Christian's commitment in various aspects of lives: to our families, our neighbors, employers, the church, our health, and in all things we do and say (Ephesians 6:5Hebrews 10:251 Corinthians 6:19, 31). But the Bible also teaches that the chief […]

“What does the Bible say about being bipolar / manic depression?”……The terms "bipolar" or "manic depression" refer to a condition described as "a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function." Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are […]

“What does it mean to bear fruit as a Christian?”…Let's start of by looking at the words of Jesus in John 15:16 when He told His followers to go and bear fruit, "I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit-fruit that will last". “What did Jesus mean when he […]

“What does the Bible say about Christian behavior?”……When we talk about "Christian" behavior we are talking about the behavior of those who have accepted, by faith, Jesus Christ as their Savior and thus are indwelt with His Holy Spirit making it possible for them to serve God Romans 8:9 But you are not controlled by […]

Behavior Checklist Philippians 2:14-15Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. The Holy Spirit makes sure that we do not take lightly the obligation to live godly lives. This […]

Backsliding and Restoration: A Testimony of God’s Grace By Dr. Paul M. Elliott Part 5 of a series “Yes, backsliding is possible, and so is restoration. Permit me to say this to your readers. If you know of someone who is going in that direction, let him know from someone who has been there: It’s […]

What Can We Learn From Jeremiah, as a Nation and as the Church? By Dr. Paul M. Elliott Part 4 of a series We need a generation of Jeremiahs today. Preachers need to be Jeremiahs to their congregations. Parents need to be Jeremiahs to their children. In previous articles in this series, we’ve examined Jeremiah […]