Are we seeking Good or seeking God? Do we get Good or get God? Or do we get Good by Seeking God? ◊ In Matthew 6, Christ tells the crowd of people to not be anxious for food, drink and… Read More ›
Discipleship
The 45-Minute Christian
The essentials of a good Christian life are not necessarily just about church attendance, good behavior, and attention to social good. It’s about you and God alone. How do we do that? ◊ Several years ago, I proposed that many of… Read More ›
Lessons from the Book of Job
So why do bad things happen to good people? We’ve heard the hard luck story of Job, but we’ve more than likely missed the answers buried deep in the latter chapters. ◊ The Book of Job is a well-known Old Testament… Read More ›
Jesus Masculinity
Without wise filters and guidance it’s easy to get our cues from the world around us. What’s the right way to look at this topic? ◊ A sensitive topic today in the culture is the issue of masculinity. In some circles… Read More ›
5 Questions for New Year’s
As we wind down another year, here are 5 intriguing questions to consider during this New Year’s holiday season. ◊ #1 Ever Challenge Yourself Like This? Of course we’ve all done it. New Year’s Resolutions are fun and silly. Some are certainly… Read More ›
The Woman on the Plane
A friendly conversation turns curiously deep and reveals the underlying questions about life in the hearts and minds of all of us. ◊ She was an older woman. She looked tired but quietly assured and comfortable with herself sitting next to… Read More ›
Deborah Ruth’s Note
A thoughtful note of encouragement needed and given leaves a lasting impression on all parties involved of the impact of our words and actions. ◊ The husband and wife had not been back to the popular island vacation spot in over… Read More ›
Discipleship. Really.
We’re supposed to make disciples. What is a disciple, really? Is it a convert, a follower, or one who is obedient to Christ? How do we really make disciples? ◊ I’ve been hearing about making disciples since I became a professing… Read More ›
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