Always give thanks to God, no matter what
The Bible has an audacious requirement listed in the New Testament Book of Ephesians. In the 5th chapter it says, “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus...
View ArticleLot’s wife escaped her past, but missed her future
Sometimes we find ourselves in sticky situations we’d rather not have to deal with. Sometimes we’d like to break free from the stickiness of the situation but, for myriad reasons, some we can’t...
View ArticleOne four-letter word is OK -- in fact, it's holy
I’m going to do something dangerous. I want to talk about a four letter word.
View ArticleThere's a relationship between religion, good health
A better title might be The Gospel of Good Health. Because God is a God of love, He cares about your health. About my health. There are many texts in the Bible showing this to be true. A few of these...
View ArticleAre you sure, God? Be thankful in everything?
With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas upon us, I’ve been reflecting on family time and the deeper meaning of these holidays. The apostle Paul offers wisdom for us all.
View ArticleSo what, indeed, was the first Noel?
The Christmas story is full of things that make us wonder.
View ArticleWith Facebook, why bother with church at all?
I’m considering becoming a Facebook Christian — and leaving the church behind.
View ArticleKnow God — you don't know what you're missing
Have you ever looked at a travel brochure, with white sand beaches, turquoise water and sunlight hrough the palm tree offering a lovely, shady spot beckoning you to be a part of the moment? Most people...
View ArticleAbundant life means living selflessly
Jesus said He came that we “might have life and have it more abundantly.” This sounds good, right? Who wouldn’t want a more abundant life? Proverbs 29:2 records that, “When the righteous thrive, the...
View ArticleChristianity's gift — valuing women
A study of history shows that one of Christianity’s major gifts was an elevation in the status of women. In the ancient world most societies gave women a low status. In Gree
View ArticleLoving people, Jesus enjoyed a party
Jesus loved a party. Often we read how Jesus participated in a party or a dinner or special event in people’s lives. He understood the importance of marking milestones and appreciating people. It’s an...
View ArticleIt's only Jesus who can satisfy your heart
God’s love satisfies spiritual hunger. Nothing else can.
View ArticleIt's only Jesus who can satisfy your heart
God’s love satisfies spiritual hunger. Nothing else can.
View ArticleOf God, Darwin and creation
I am both a seminary-trained priest and a graduate school-trained evolutionary biologist. With Charles Darwin’s birthday around the corner (Tuesday), I have been pondering the relationship between...
View ArticleBetween a rock and a hard place? Fear not
Hard places. Everyone travels through hard places in life. I want to help folks understand why hard places still exist in a faith-filled Christian’s life. The wrong perspective makes a hard place a...
View ArticleIt's our relationships that matter the most
Through life’s experience, we have the opportunity to learn valuable lessons and truths. If we will listen, can learn these truths from those to whom we’re closest who mean the most to us. It was my...
View ArticleBeing a Christian means following Christ
What does it take to be a Christian? Be baptized? Accept Jesus as Lord and Savior? Know something about the Bible? What?
View ArticleSo what would you ask God if you had the chance?
So many readers have shared with me the one question they’d ask God. Thank you! Here’s another selection along with my comments. For the authoritative answers, you’re going to just have to wait for The...
View ArticleGenesis reflects Hebrew way of telling stories
When we read Genesis in English, it appears that there are two accounts of creation. Does this seem strange? We have to be careful to look beneath the surface when we study something written 2,000 to...
View ArticleThe plumbline is set: It is Jesus, God's Word
The Lord called me into the ministry in June 1988. I was listening to a sermon entitled “Are Ye Able?” God impressed upon my heart to preach His Word. On Jan. 1 1991, I held my first service in...
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