Michael Heilman 
Recently I heard the phrase, “Like faith and practice.” The context was one church would not associate with another church because they did not practice their faith in the same way. I can guarantee you that is the complete opposite of brotherly love. That borders on hate for your fellow brothers and sisters. Not to … Read more
It is human nature to seek approval from those people around us; especially those people we value the most. Why? Why do you care about what other people think? Why do we base our value on what others’ opinions are? Bible Verse: John 1:11-12 (NKJV) “He came to His own, and His own did not … Read more
We all know that when we play with fire we can get burned; we might even die as a result. But why is it that there are Christians who play with fire? Bible Verse: James 1:15 (NKJV) “Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth … Read more
Over the last few years, I have come to realize the phrase “just friends” is a lie. In the modern vernacular it actually means “just acquaintances.” Most of the time for me, after getting put in the “friend” zone, I never hear from or talk to them again. That is not a friend. That borders … Read more
All relationships take work. The only way relationships can work is if two people have unconditional love for each other. I have learned several lessons from the life of a brokenhearted man like Samson, the last several weeks during and after my broken relationship. Bible Verse: 1 John 4:18-19 (NKJV) “There is no fear in … Read more
God has promised His people a new heaven and a new earth. The old creation must make way for the new creation, if God is to be glorified. Jesus said this event will occur when “the world is made new” (Isaiah 65:17). By then, God’s eternal purpose in Jesus would have been accomplished and so … Read more
Romans 1:17 says, “the just shall live by faith.” It does not say the just will only get saved by faith. Genesis 24 is a great example of Old Testament saints living by faith even though they did not have the Holy Spirit. That should convict us, just for the fact that we have the … Read more
It is human nature to claim credit for all the great things that happen in our lives. Like we accomplished them in our own strength. Especially in America, God has blessed us immensely. But as James 1:17 says, “Every good . . . and perfect gift is from above.” So be warned; God can and will … Read more
Bible Verse: Joshua 24:15 NKJV “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.” Reflection and Challenge Hollywood knows that they hate God. They do not want to see anyone get saved from their sin by trusting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Satan even knows that he will eventually lose the war with … Read more
Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:24-25 (KJV) “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.” Reflection and Challenge God rewards faith. Throughout the Bible, God has given … Read more