Giving thanks is not just a task, but a way to access perception and change one's heart and attitude. Practically, it involves asking God for help, looking around for things to be thankful for, and making thanksgiving a habit, even when it's hard. [... more]

Christians need to have clear standards and convictions to guide their lives and institutions. Dr. Les Olala explains the importance of understanding purpose, authority, and control in living out one's faith. He uses metaphors of soldiering, athletics, and farming to illustrate the need for guidelines and discipline in following God's truth. [... more]

Jesus sets a high standard of behavior for believers, requiring them to forgive others without limitation, as they have been forgiven through God's grace. This standard is rooted in the conviction that God's people should live out their faith with dynamic certainty about the future and the unseen, trusting in the reality of God's presence and power in their lives. [... more]

Christians have disagreements about matters of conduct, but God has certain standards that we should conform to. The Apostle Paul lays out four timeless principles for dealing with disagreements in Romans chapter 14, including not judging one another and not causing a brother or sister to stumble. These principles are essential for maintaining Christian unity and living a life that honors God. [... more]