Reflections from a Hospital Visit
One of the greatest responsibilities I have as a pastor is to prepare my people for suffering. Hardships are the norm, not the exception, in …
Is It Wrong to Believe a Lie?
Often it is not our lack of information, but our lack of virtue that damages our ability to form right beliefs. In fact, arriving at the truth means more than getting all the pertinent facts; it requires being the right kind of person.
Dog Paddling on the Surface
Colossians 1:10 10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of …
George Muller on the Christian Life
Known for his life of faith, power in prayer, and service to orphans, George Muller (1805-1898) was a man whose depth with Christ stands in …
Talk to Yourself Like the Psalmists Do
A New Normal “You have a new normal.” I have used that phrase many times when counseling individuals who are facing life changes. Now, my …
The Book of Colossians in One Graphic
In his classic book on reading, Mortimer Adler comments, “All reading must to some degree be active…. The more active the reading the better.” His …
3 Questions for Bible Reading and Reflection
Everybody loves that perfect Instagram Bible study moment! You’ve seen the pics plenty of times before. Steam rises off the fresh cup of coffee. Highlighters …
Chapter 4 – Trusting in the Silence
“All their life in this world and all their adventures had only been the cover and the title page: now at last they were beginning …
Does God destroy people for only one sin?
In his blisteringly skeptical book, The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins gives his view of the God of the Old Testament: “The God of the Old …
What To Do When Envy Strikes
You know what it feels like when envy strikes. You compare yourself to someone else. Suddenly you feel unhappy, rotten, and sullen. Here are three Biblical considerations that can help steer your heart back to safety.