Is the Bible Sufficient to Meet the Mental Health Needs of MKs?
Earlier this year, I spoke at a Christian educators conference in Thailand and posed the following question to the folks in attendance: “Is the Bible …
End of Life Generosity with Clear Purpose
A few days ago, a single friend of mine wrote me to ask what I was going to do with my assets when I die. …
The Centre of Christianity is the Cross, Not Traditions
Here we are at the fourth article in this series, and I’d like to know if you have seen yourself yet. What does Mark 7 …
Put on the Brakes
Slow Down! Screech…. The brakes did their job, but you could smell burnt brake pads. The accident did not happen, but man, was it close. …
Getting Behind the Mask of Traditionalism
With the Old Testament and historical background in place in previous articles, it’s time to examine Mark 7:1–13 in more detail. In other words, it’s …
Thankfulness for God’s Leading: A Lesson from Adoniram Judson’s Life
“I have always felt thankful to God,” wrote Adoniram Judson as he reflected on God’s leading in his life. God moved Judson “to break the …
Understanding Pharisaic Fuss About Defilement and Holiness
This brief series of articles arises from the concern that conservative Christianity is in danger of the sin of idolatry. I’ll go a bit further …
50+ Verses on False Christians
Even though 2.6 billion people claim to be Christian, the New Testament predicts false Christians will be many, true Christians will be few, and the …
Unmasking the Idolatry of Traditionalism
To many of you reading this blog, the words conservative and traditional are sacred cows. I think of myself as a conservative Christian. If you …
Video Introduction to a Journey of Encouragement
Walk alongside men and women of the past as they came to key points in their journeys. Learn to rely on God’s promises, depend on …