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Theology
“Passion Week” – Starting with Jesus coming into Jerusalem, being welcomed and cheered by a huge crowd, and treated like a king. Something like 1st-time Superbowl winners coming back to a parade. Or, better yet, veterans from World War II… Continue Reading →
Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World by Andy Stanley has generated a great deal of discussion concerning Andy’s views on the Bible. Let me first address the elephant in the room – Andy believes in the inerrancy… Continue Reading →
What is hope? Some would answer it relates to something you want to happen, a desire for something you consider good. Such as, “I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow, so we can still have our picnic.” Or, “I hope… Continue Reading →
My son recently posted a video about what he considered “a brilliant marketing plan”. In it, Hollywood stars and other celebrities were trying on “designer footwear” at a newly-opened shoe-store called “Palessi”. Between the Italian name and a lot of… Continue Reading →
What are some of the favorite gifts that you’ve received? As you grow older, you realize that the best gifts are not things but TLC – time, love, and concern from others. God demonstrated that type of love toward us… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you’re given an important assignment? We may have a number of reservations. At the forefront of our thinking is the question, “Who am I?” The reason is that we may feel inadequate for the task…. Continue Reading →
I have a heart problem and the truth is so do you. The Bible teaches that as a result of the fall (Genesis 3:6) every part of man – our mind, emotions, and will have been corrupted by sin. That’s… Continue Reading →
For about a year now, I’ve been dwelling on Psalm 23, particularly the metaphor of God as the believer’s shepherd. It is marvelously rich and comforting! Indeed, even Charles Spurgeon, the famous “prince of preachers”, referred to the verses of… Continue Reading →
The question, “Who are you?” may be answered in a variety of ways. You may respond by telling others about your profession, but that’s what you do. Some may find their identity through performance – titles, degrees, and achievement. Some… Continue Reading →
The heartfelt cry among many people is “How can I experience a life of fulfillment?” A life of fulfillment is actually a life of grace. Those who know grace will show grace. You can live a fulfilling life by understanding… Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt inadequate for a task? Moses probably felt that way when God appeared to him in the desert. Moses was presented with a God-sized task. The Lord saw the affliction of His people and Moses was God’s… Continue Reading →
The heartfelt cry among many individuals is “How can I be righteous before God?” We are keenly aware of our sin and although we may be presentable on the outside we know the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. We… Continue Reading →
52 Words Every Christian Should Know by Kendell Easley presents 52 key theological words in a brief, easy to read format. If you know individuals who are new to Christianity or seeking to deepen their walk with God you will find… Continue Reading →
What emotions do you experience when you’ve messed up? Some of the primary emotions may be guilt and shame. Although guilt and shame are often used interchangeably there is a profound difference between them. Guilt is like the red light… Continue Reading →
What comes to your mind when you think of God? In the classic, The Knowledge of the Holy, A. W. Tozer observes, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” The first verse… Continue Reading →
