I do not profess to be an expert in the ongoing debate between creationism and evolution. The prevalent arguments in both educational and theological spheres often seem trivial. Maybe I......
AGING GRACEFULLY
My good friend Dr. David Faust has written a delightful book titled Not Too Old: Turning Your Later Years into Greater Years. He writes, “I am convinced that Scripture has......
Seeing Easter’s Message Through the Eyes of a Child
A long-time friend of ours, Bob Drane, passed away two weeks ago. He was a dedicated Christian and a skilled servant of Christ. Everyone who knew him spoke well of......
The Closer You Get to God, the More Sinful You Feel
Simon Peter had not known Jesus very long, but he had been in His presence enough to know there was something very special about Him. Jesus was such a dynamic......
WARMING BY THE DEVIL’S FIRE
Simon Peter was a brave man. To draw a lone sword and attack a host of soldiers arresting Jesus was a gutsy response. Even though it wasn’t God’s will, we......
Repent and Reverse Your Thinking
John the Baptist paved the way for Jesus by proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 3:2). Jesus Christ Himself preached: “The kingdom of God has......
A DRAMATIC RESCUE REMINDS US WE ALL NEED A SAVIOR
A Rescue Story in Louisville: A Real-World Parable This past Friday afternoon, a bizarre accident occurred in Louisville, Kentucky, that seemed straight out of an action movie. A three-vehicle crash......
WHEN STANDING FOR TRUTH MAKES PEOPLE ANGRY
Jesus totally alienated the religious leaders of His day during the final week of His life. He knew in advance that His bold actions and assertions would inflame hostility against......
HE GETS US, BUT WILL THE ADS?
The wealthy believers who invested millions of dollars in the “He Gets Us!” ad aired during the Super Bowl are to be commended. The first-rate commercial depicted compassionate Christians washing......
Love Enough to Confront
The Christian life is meant to be lived in close community. The Bible teaches us to “love one another,” “bear one another’s burdens,” “encourage one another,” “pray for one another,”......