What is Biblical Virtue and the Essential Need for Integrity of Heart?
The concept of virtue is a bit of an oddity. On the one hand, one might “stand for virtue.” But on the other hand, we ponder what actually constitutes virtue. In other words, there is both a definition of it and a classification of virtues in the plural. A common...
Building Christian Character on Faith and Discipline
With a mindset of building Christian character, I sought to deeply study Jonathan Edwards’ 70 resolutions in 2017. When I set that course, I categorized them according to the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). I admittedly did that before truly grasping...
Tried and (Still) True by Erik Tyler – a Review
These days, it’s challenging to know truth from fiction and misunderstanding. That’s why it’s helpful to have others who are diligent enough to trace origins, review facts, and help carry the torch of wisdom. For it’s through them that we gain a passing of the baton...
Improve Yourself by Stealing Like an Artist
Improve yourself. That mandate was calling me out sometime after registering 1Glories.com on a divinely inspired whim. I realized with remorse that I had allowed myself to indulge and delight in the pursuit of temporal pleasures of the world. Those things that I came...
How Fooling Yourself is Hurting you Now and Eternally
You’re fooling yourself again… when you think just one cookie won’t break your diet. Or that you must purchase batteries and Chapstick simply because they’re in the checkout line. It’s so convenient. While you’re at it, go ahead and buy a little bottle of soda for a...
A Review of Decisions by Robert L. Dilenschneider
When it comes to making decisions, I am pretty terrible. It’s a discipline I just never quite developed well. Some might say it’s “being the Libra that I am”. You see, I too easily sway sides at the slightest hint of credible support. Not that I am a believer in...
Aligning with God’s Ways – Manton’s 27th Sermon on Psalm 119 – Part 3
God’s ways are called many things; mysterious, unpredictable, wise, just to name a few. One phrase often said in relation is “God’s ways are not always our ways.” So much of this is true. God’s ways are mysterious. And they are unpredictable (to use at least)....
God Hears Us – Manton’s 27th Sermon on Psalm 119 – Part 2
Despite what may sometimes seem otherwise, God hears his people. Prayer is an important and intimate communion with God in which we take our praises and petitions while seeking forgiveness. It’s a moment to gain clarity of God’s signal in our lives of constant...
Transparency – Manton’s 27th Sermon on Psalm 119 – Part 1
In this first of a three part series, we consider transparency with God. It comes after studying Dr. Thomas Manton’s 27th sermon on Psalm 119. Manton is relatively unknown today. However, the preacher and theologian of the 1600s was prominently known and...
Ask Why When You Find You’re Conflicted
I’ve always encouraged my kids to ask why. Most parents get frustrated at that oft-repeated question, myself included. However, being able to question and interrogate a situation or circumstance is a skill of vital importance. That’s because, in seeking...