Jun 19, 2019 | Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin, Forgiveness
I love reading the gospel of Luke. He was a physician who kept careful notes and viewed the world through a logical lens. In Luke chapter 4 (verses 33-41), Luke records that Jesus had just spent the day teaching in the synagogue, where He healed a man who was...
May 12, 2019 | Abortion and Healing, Forgiveness, Sanctity of Life
It’s Mother’s Day! That special time of year we dedicate to celebrating moms and the precious gift of life God invites them to bring into the world. Perhaps the most famous mom is the young bride Mary, the mother of Jesus. Like all moms, Mary had hopes and...
Jan 13, 2019 | Abortion and Healing, Evil & Satan & Sin, Fear & Doubt, Forgiveness, Sanctity of Life
January is Sanctity of Life month; a time to celebrate God’s gift of life. Yet what is meant to bring rejoicing often produces shame in many who made a tragic choice – people like myself. Is abortion the unforgivable sin? I’ve heard many express fears that...
Jun 17, 2018 | Character of God, Fear & Doubt, Forgiveness
As a child, had you ever done something wrong and were unable to look your parents in the eyes? A few years ago, I was visiting my brother and his family. We were all enjoying the afternoon sunshine on his back deck as the children played in the backyard. At one...
Aug 1, 2017 | Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin, Forgiveness, Suffering
Prior to becoming a Christian, Pretty Woman had been one of my favorite movies. It had glamor, action, drama, and a girl’s tried-and-true favorite: rescue by a knight in shining armor. Perhaps the most memorable line in the movie is when Richard Gere (Edward Lewis,...
Feb 21, 2016 | Book and Movie Reviews, Forgiveness, Truth & Theology
Risen: Movie Review (NOTE: SPOILER ALERT) Yesterday, a friend and I went to see the movie Risen. The movie is a fictional account of how the resurrection of Jesus Christ might be seen through the eyes of a Roman soldier. Clavius is a battle-weary military officer who...
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