Sep 18, 2019 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin, Image of God
When I visited the county fair each year as a young adult, my favorite exhibit was always the pen of baby “piggies.” Just thinking back on them makes me smile. We live in a culture that is nearly obsessed with animals. Pampered pets are everywhere. There are zoos to...
Jun 19, 2019 | Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin, Forgiveness
All of us remember that friend in school who took meticulous notes (maybe it was you!). I confess that I’m part nerd. Perhaps that’s why I enjoy reading the gospel of Luke. Luke was a physician who kept careful notes. As a result, his gospel is rich in...
Dec 4, 2018 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin
“Don’t give the devil so much credit.” I do not remember the exact details that prompted my friend to say such a thing, but I do recall being a young believer at the time. I was struggling with something that was not going my way. Ever been there? I carelessly blamed...
Aug 30, 2018 | Character of God, Christian Life, Image of God
What’s your favorite part of the day? For me, it’s mornings. I love taking early morning walks in my neighborhood. The quiet streets, the sun peeking over the rooftops, the birds chirping. It is a peaceful time. Usually . . . Recently, I was enjoying a...
Jul 29, 2018 | Character of God, Idolatry, Truth & Theology
I recently watched a documentary on the tragedy of the mid-west “Dust Bowl.” A man who lived in the area his entire life scooped up a handful of dirt and exclaimed to the reporter, “Look, it’s upside down!” We stripped the tall, native grasses from the land,...
Dec 5, 2017 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin, Thankfulness
“Let’s cross to the other side of the lake,” Jesus tells His disciples in Luke 8:22. Have you ever pondered why Jesus wanted to cross the lake? On the surface, the answer seems simple enough: to get to the other side. But the story is actually the center of an...