A Biblical worldview for a world in search of the Truth
Why We Go Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. (Hebrews 13:3) It is amazing to me, when I stop long enough to think about it, that we can live in a world with more than seven billion people and... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I was running late for a meeting. Even though it was an important meeting I wasn't worried about my tardiness because I knew why it had happened. It was my intention to get there on time and I even left the house with more than enough margin to make it but... Continue Reading →
The theme of "Church Hurt" is one that has been discussed, written about and argued over since, I would imagine, the first church comprised of the disciples of Christ. We even find an occasion in Acts chapter six where the church had to reorganize because some of its members felt slighted. As long as there... Continue Reading →
Discipline is a great tool to be used but a terrible master. Unfortunately, many people have made discipline a Goal rather than understanding that discipline is simply a Tool use to accomplish a Goal. When we make discipline the goal, than we lose hope when we just can't do any more. When we realize that... Continue Reading →
What is the difference between those who are spiritually concerned and those who are spiritually courageous? I believe that most Christians make very little impact in this world because although they are spiritually concerned they lack the courage to do the big things that God requires of them. They are concerned about what God thinks... Continue Reading →
The Bible tells us that we have the wonderful privilege to go to God in prayer, "that we may obtain mercy, and grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). What an amazing thing it is that we as the created can speak directly to the Creator and expect Him to work on our... Continue Reading →
For those that have put their faith in Christ there is a very real spiritual battle taking place. This is a battle with an unseen enemy that will do all He can to prevent us from going forward for God. There will be seasons of life when the battle intensifies and we can be confident... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago our family attended a birthday party for one of the children in our church. It was a great party complete with a jumper, good food and plenty of Coca-Cola. Any time we have the opportunity to attend an event like this I get very nervous. I do, of course, threaten the... Continue Reading →
Serving in ministry I have had a front row seat to watch as people from all backgrounds and stations in life have dealt with the hurt and brokenness that is so often a part of living. I have watched as family relationships were broken, loved ones were lost to illness, violence or bad decisions, or... Continue Reading →