How does one go from old to new, sin to grace, death to life? It doesn’t make sense, until one becomes a slave to righteousness. ◊ If you look at the final verses of ROMANS Chapter 5, there’s the notion… Read More ›
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Viewpoints on ROMANS 5
The Gospel of Christianity is actually a twofold choice. Most Christians really only experience half of it. ◊ Alright, let’s be clear. We’re in need of forgiveness because we’re sinful, and everyone is sinful in God’s eyes since the beginning… Read More ›
The Results in ROMANS 5
So what’s so good about faith? And what does a man dying on a cross 2,000 years ago have to do with it? How does that relate to me and my life? ◊ Christians have been told that there is good… Read More ›
An Intro to the Book of ROMANS
Some say it’s the best book in the Bible – at a minimum, one of the best of many. But the Book of Romans is the best one to fully understand Christianity. Get this understood and it will change your… Read More ›
Think You’ve Got Problems?
Are you off to a struggling start in the new year? Do you see trouble on the horizon with your job, school, finances, relationships or family? Honestly, how does one really cope with the problems in life? ◊ We’re almost… Read More ›
The Male Maturity Model in Action
Does a clear blueprint for male development exist in the Bible? Not specifically. But this simple 5-stage male maturity model plays out all around us in good families. ♦ It used to be pretty clear how men were to be… Read More ›
Assessing for New Year’s Blessing
A year winds down and another starts immediately. What did we learn this past year that helps us prepare and leads us to tomorrow? ◊ It happens like clockwork. Just like that, as we’re still in the afterglow of the Christmas… Read More ›
Jesus and the Jews
Jesus was Jewish, right? Two different Jesus genealogies are presented in the New Testament writings of Matthew and Luke. Is this still relevant for Jews (and Gentiles) today? Yes! ◊ The very opening lines of the Book of Matthew (written… Read More ›
Christmas Light and Dark
Christmas is a time of joy and giving. Yet the birth of Jesus was fraught with mystery, uncertainty, danger, fear and hardship. The story ends well. How’s your story? ◊ When you think about it, most people associated with the… Read More ›
The Big Response in HABAKKUK 3
We ask Big Questions and have been given Big Answers. Do we have the same Big Response as this man in the third and final chapter of the Book of HABAKKUK? ◊ The answer to the questions as to why… Read More ›
7 Stories for Thanksgiving Week
As we approach Thanksgiving, the great American holiday, consider 7 stories that may challenge and stir you and your children. Have a great week and a wonderful Happy Thanksgiving! ◊ I love Thanksgiving as a beautiful holiday with family and friends. It… Read More ›
Got It Together?
Are you striving for the right things? Is it all about success, sincerity, good actions, and even acknowledgement of God? Do you have it all together? ◊ A young and successful man of stature and faith seeks guidance from a… Read More ›