Jun 21, 2019 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Evil & Satan & Sin, Perseverance, Suffering
(This article is also featured on CBN.com) Abuse? Alcoholism? Bullying? Do you believe God can’t use all the broken pieces of your past? Think again. During my seminary studies, I was fascinated by a story of a missionary named Mary Slessor. In the jungles of Africa,...
May 9, 2019 | Evangelism, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
Recently, I had a new front door installed on my home. Upon inspecting the door, the contractor asked if I wanted a peephole installed. He assured me it would only take a few extra minutes. While he was busy drilling the hole, I made a quick run to Home Depot to...
Mar 27, 2019 | Courage, Evil & Satan & Sin, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Poems
Not that long ago, I watched a movie called Lion, based on a true story about a young boy from India who was separated from his parents, and after a harrowing few months on the streets, was adopted by a couple in Australia. Although the child escaped the worst of...
Oct 9, 2018 | Perseverance, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
Do you wish you could live your life every day according to God’s will? Each day, you and I will face many choices. As Christians, most decisions are obvious where the Bible gives us clear guidance: do not steal, do not commit adultery … But what about the...
May 16, 2018 | Fear & Doubt, Patience, Surrender
“Ha! We took bets on whether you could color outside the lines – the resounding answer was NO.” That was my friend’s response after seeing my first masterpiece. It happened when I was home with the flu. My Bible study group kindly brought me groceries. Actually,...
Apr 18, 2018 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Christian Life, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Truth & Theology
Have you ever been asked a tricky question? Recently, when I asked the below question in a poll, the responses came back 50/50. And I’m the first to admit it: it’s a tricky question! How would you answer the question, “Why did God exalt Jesus?”...