When Jesus came to live among us, we beheld the radiance of the glory of God in human form. John 1 summarizes this wonderful truth: God came to live among us as a man.  

Deep in every human heart is a conscience—that sense of right and wrong that we cannot avoid. A clear conscience gives us freedom. When our sin is troubling us, we’re in bondage. In this …

Ever since the beginning of man’s existence, Satan has lied to us. In the Garden of Eden, he lied to persuade Eve to take fruit from the forbidden tree. And Satan’s lies continue even tod…

When we sin, our consciences become defiled. We move from the light to the shadows, hoping to hide from the consequences of what we’ve done. And sadly, when our deeds are exposed, our first res…

Much of the shame we carry is due to our own bad decisions and wrong choices. But sometimes we carry guilt for things that are not our doing. We must learn how to distinguish between the two and get …

When someone does you wrong, and you had no part in causing it, how should you respond? In this message from 2 Samuel 13, we learn about a conscience seared by sin, and another conscience plagued wit…

Sometimes we bear shame for something we didn’t do. So how do we get rid of this shame? The Bible gives us a way to be free of guilt we didn’t cause, and it helps us to maintain a clear c…

When someone’s conscience is dead or defiled, the evil latent in every human heart is on full display. How do we cope with people who seem to be beyond hope? In this message we’ll learn h…

A dead conscience usually results in a person who becomes a narcissist—totally absorbed in themselves. If you live or work with such a person, life can be difficult. In this message we learn mo…

We all know people who are simply impossible. Nothing you say can sway them from their self-focus, their tendency to blame everyone else, and their desire for control. Yes, narcissists need a great d…

Impossible people are tough to be around, but they are still people—people with deep needs that only Christ can meet. In this message we learn that God’s grace is needed for narcissists, …

It’s tragic. All too many people believe that the only way out of a miserable life is to end their lives through suicide. But there is hope. There is no depression so deep that we must kill our…

The despair that leads so many to suicide comes because they see no hope—no way out of a dark place that makes life no longer seem worth living. The message of redemption in Christ is the answe…

Guilt and shame can drive people to kill themselves. Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s famous play is a perfect example. However, there is a way back from the precipice, and it’s found in the…

When we make major mistakes in life, forgiveness is only part of the solution. The painful consequences of our actions often remain. But even here, the grace of God can help us during times of deep d…

Compulsive behaviors eventually become addictions. Whether to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or pornography, people can become trapped and unable to find a way out. But the grace of God provides the salva…

The one thing an addict needs more than anything else is a way to break their addiction—to break free from their bondage to habits they can’t control, let alone stop. There is help. Jesus…

Addicts are usually blind as to just how addicted they really are. They lack the ability to see themselves accurately. And when it comes to spiritual blindness, Jesus had much to say to the religious…

Becoming an addict is a process, as the tentacles of temptation take hold. Getting out of addiction is also a process—a process in which God shows His grace in leading us back to the right path…

Clearing your conscience is like having a great weight lifted off your shoulders. Dread gives way to joy, and you can know that you are in fellowship with God Himself. So how do you keep yourself in …