Graceful Truth

THE URGENCY OF INSTANT OBEDIENCE

by Bill Elliff December 17, 2024

Joseph had no idea how vital a role his simple, prompt response played, and neither will you. But your instant obedience today, and every day, is more important than you realize.

MORAL DISCRETION

by Bill Elliff August 08, 2024

We live in a society with zero discretion. Nothing is off limits, and no words or immoral behavior are checked. If a believer does not consciously practice discretion, he or she is setting himself or herself up for a fall. Being pulled into this society's indiscretion is easy and deadly.

THE VALUE OF WISDOM

by Bill Elliff July 08, 2024

When a man has sought and found God's wisdom and lived by it, it changes everything.

FINDING INTIMACY WITH GOD

by Bill Elliff March 06, 2024

To be intimate means to be close … closer than others. The dictionary says it means “marked by very close association, familiarity, or friendship.” There are only three ways to relate to God. All are possibilities.

A PROPER VIEW OF MYSELF

by Bill Elliff June 07, 2023

The Lord honors those who see themselves rightly. He promises to bless a man who lives in wise dependency before Him. As he looks to the Lord, God provides him with all he needs, and the world sees what a man with a correct opinion of himself is like.

THE LAST 10% OF FAITH

by Bill Elliff May 18, 2021

I heard a great Christian leader say that the toughest part of conversations with others is always the last ten percent. You've covered a lot of ground in the first 90% of the conversation, but there is something that you really need to discuss with them. Getting to that last (and usually most vital and usually the hardest) part of the conversation takes some risk and a lot of courage. Good leaders have learned to push through to the final words.

5 PROMISES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

by Bill Elliff May 13, 2020

The Bible is full of promises (over 7,000). It is God’s operating system. He commands us to do something, promising a great reward when we obey. If you think clearly about this and know something about the nature of God, you will understand that this is all for our good. God is not trying to rule over us to merely show His power … He’s seeking to help those He’s created find the best path for their lives.

THE GOD WHO CAN MAKE US SUCCESSFUL

by Bill Elliff January 16, 2020

Do you desire to be successful in your daily living? Raising your family? Your work? Your whole life? The formula is simple. You don’t need another book beside the Bible. God is waiting to grant success to every man or woman who will look to Him unselfishly and give Him all the glory.

20 WAYS TO DEAL WITH A FOOLISH PERSON

by Bill Elliff November 05, 2019

All of us are foolish at times, and we’re all capable of becoming foolish. Every leader must evaluate first his own life, to see if he/she is acting or living foolishly. A wise leader pursues God fervently and humbly, which is to pursue wisdom. But also, a wise leader must know how to recognize and deal with foolish people, particularly those who are causing discord, contention, and strife.

MAKING DECISIONS GOD'S WAY

by Bill Elliff March 16, 2019

Life is a series of decisions. One after another, beginning in childhood, we are called upon to make choices. Some of these are minor and not harmful (“What shirt will I wear today?”), but others are life-altering (“Who will I marry?”). Our life is determined by these decisions. Even seemingly small decisions can determine the trajectory of our lives.