Graceful Truth

YOUR DIET DETERMINES YOUR DELIGHT

by Bill Elliff August 11, 2022

Americans are world-class eaters. Some estimates are that the annual expenditure in the United States for all food is $1.1 trillion. We love to eat and go to extraordinary means to consume what we want. Eating provides the nutrition to live, but it’s also a means of satisfaction on a daily basis.

What we don’t realize is that there is a food group we’re missing that is the source of not only the greatest nutritional value but the highest joy. It’s estimated that less than 10% of Americans eat this food daily, even though it’s readily available.

WHERE DOES THE BIBLE COME FROM, AND WHY CAN IT BE TRUSTED?

by Bill Elliff July 14, 2022

It’s a good question. Everything a follower of Christ believes, they believe because of one book: the Bible. So, if the Bible is not trustworthy, we may be believing a lie.

SET IN HIS WAYS

by Bill Elliff May 30, 2022

Habits can be terribly bad or wonderfully good. The Psalmist's prayer was for a good habit. In fact, the best of all habits. The entirety of Psalm 119 is intended to convince us of the unbelievable value of listening to God through His Word and then following His directives.

REMEMBERING

by Bill Elliff March 30, 2021

It takes almost no energy for us to forget what God has done. There is enough pride in our hearts and distraction in our world to pull us away quickly from understanding God’s activity in our history and His directives for our lives.

MISREPRESENTING GOD

by Bill Elliff January 12, 2021

The world is filled with people who supposedly speak for God. They were present in Job’s day, and they are everywhere present today. But are they telling us the truth?

WHY YOU MUST READ THE BIBLE EVERYDAY

by Bill Elliff December 10, 2020

Every follower of Christ has some belief that he should read the Bible. But for many, it is an optional exercise. In reality it is indispensable. Paul convinces us of this in two brief verses to his young son in the faith, Timothy.

THE FIERCE DETERMINATION OF A FAITHFUL PASTOR

by Bill Elliff July 01, 2020

There are many responsibilities outlined in a pastor's job description. But there is one that stands above all the rest: He is to be a student and communicator of God's Word to his people.

HOW THE WORLD SEES TRUE PROPHETS

by Bill Elliff May 20, 2020

We love our own way. Because of this self-affinity and pride, we have an aversion to those who point in a different direction, particularly if it becomes personal. Our nation right now has a very sharp division. Without question, those who take a Biblical worldview can expect to be hated and even persecuted for their beliefs.

HOW TO RECEIVE TWO OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS

by Bill Elliff May 11, 2020

It took my several years. I tried living on my own power and wisdom for most of my teenage years. It was a complete disaster. I was miserable. I made dumb mistakes and I had no power to overcome even the smallest sins.

SETTING YOUR COURSE

by Bill Elliff May 04, 2020

You can ignore Gods Word and resist God’s Spirit control in your life. But be assured of this: you have chosen a deadly path and you will find yourself established on that road. But you can choose to follow Christ. You can love His Word and gladly yield to His Spirit. The result over time is a life established on the right path. And soon you will find yourself running with the wind at your back, for you will be free!

THE SOLITARY PATH TO AN UNDILUTED LIFE

by Bill Elliff May 01, 2020

Every genuine follower of Christ wants a pure life, free from the impurities and distractions that destroy us and pull us away from "simple, pure, devotion to Jesus Christ." But, what is the path to purity? Not just moral purity, but holiness in every dimension? Most people believe it comes by observing some rules, following some guidelines. But the secret lies in pursuing someone, not something.