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...
Jul 12, 2019 | Christian Life, Perseverance, Prayer
Has this ever happened to you? You wake up with your mind racing through a long to do list. You promised yourself you’d set aside more quiet time with the Lord, but other things crowd into your day so that, no matter how hard you try, you barely spend a few...
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,...
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...
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...
Jan 13, 2019 | Abortion and Healing, Forgiveness, Sanctity of Life
Is abortion an unforgivable sin? Have you ever wondered if abortion is an unforgivable sin? Perhaps, like me, you have abortion in your past. If you are a Christian, you may even feel an even heavier burden of guilt and shame. While it is true that all sin breaks...
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...
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...
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,...