Acts 15:9 He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. Scripture pulls no punches in Jeremiah 17 verse 9. We are… Read more “Idolatry and the Heart: How to Focus on God Alone”

Mark 7:21 For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, “Follow your heart.” How many times have we been… Read more “Is Your Heart a Reliable GPS? Discover the Truth”

Proverbs 16:23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. So often, I hear people say, ‘But I’m a good person,’ ‘I… Read more “The Role of the Holy Spirit in Purifying Our Motives”

Mathew 12:33-34 12Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized… Read more “Transforming Your Heart: From Bad Roots to Good Actions”

I Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at… Read more “Four Key Statements to Develop Godly Character”

 The Lord saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually. Genesis… Read more “Understanding the Heart’s Role in Spiritual Growth”

Therefore if you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where… Read more “Embracing Hidden Seasons with Christ”