The further back you stay from the lines of temptation, the easier it is to resist them.Some of us need new guardrails. Some of us need to move the ones we already have closer. Some of us need to reinforce them higher. Guardrails aren’t weakness—they’re wisdom. And make no mistake: we have a role to play in protecting ourselves. That’s why God says, “Ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall f...

Push Back: Why We Need Personal GuardrailsEvery one of us can look back at regrets in our lives and see a pattern: those regrets often came from times when we had no moral guardrails in place. Guardrails are those spiritual convictions and personal boundaries that keep us from wandering too close to danger. They may feel restrictive in the moment, but in reality, they protect us from destruction.T...

Seeking First the Kingdom in Our FinancesJesus’ words in Matthew 6:33 are both a promise and a challenge: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” The question for each of us is simple: What comes first?Many times our excuse is, “I can’t afford it.” But God’s Word says otherwise. The truth is, both rich and poor struggle with giving—...