Many assume a wide gap between those we hold up to be saints or pillars of the faith and the masses. The truth is that they are fundamentally no different from any of us. ♦ There’s this natural tendency among Christians… Read More ›
Purpose
Who are the Blessed?
The Sermon on the Mount is still causing people to shake their heads in wonder and confusion. Who can live like this? What is this teaching really about? Who are the Blessed? Who’d want to be? ♦ We had another grandchild… Read More ›
God’s Answer to an Anguished Prayer
I recall a very real experience when God answered my anguished prayer. It changed my life and taught me a life lesson about the heart and accessibility of God. ♦ I was reminded this week of a time God spoke to… Read More ›
Selling Christianity
I am convinced that a presentation of logic is often not enough to convince a believer on any topic to develop a new point of view. What then is the impetus to a new perspective? ♦ There is a lot of… Read More ›
Is Belief in God Enough?
There’s the common question asked by people about God: “Is belief in God enough?” What lies beneath that question are further questions about earning or even losing God’s favor. What’s the answer? ♦ You’ve heard the question, “Can a person lose… Read More ›
Personal Breakthrough and Breakdown
Never underestimate the power of God to change a human being. No matter who they are or where they’ve been. Personal breakthroughs, and associated breakdowns, are all around us. ♦ I had a friend recently tell me his whole story. I… Read More ›
Abraham – the Good Father Model
As Abraham in the Bible was the Father of the Hebrew nation, do you consider him a good model as a father? As a normal and imperfect man, I do. ♦ If you’ve been around kids and church you may have… Read More ›
