Nobody who is believing a lie knows or thinks they are. That is what it means to be deceived. And in truth, all of us are believing some things that are not true in some way or other. This is likely why the Bible tells us, over and over, that God resists the proud. The … Continue reading Are You Believing Either of These Lies?
Is Jesus Christ King? I mean, is He King over all things, right now? If you ask this question to most any Christian, the answer of course will be a resounding, “Why, yes! Of course Jesus is King.” However, if you press the issue and begin to probe a bit about what this actually means, … Continue reading A Question That Confuses Many Christians (but really shouldn’t)
🎧 Listen to the article: Artificial intelligence has been in the headlines for a number of years now. Does humanity truly need to fear being annihilated by our own technological discoveries and creation? Jennifer and I with Matt and Rebekah Amos, some dear friends. I can tell you what you probably already know, first, I … Continue reading Made for Real Friendship
🎧 Listen to the article: Everyday opportunities. Are we missing them? Opportunity is defined as a set of circumstances that make it possible to do something. Certain opportunities will depend upon your profession or position--a business owner, an employer, a teacher, a pastor, a parent, etc.--each function affords unique and differing opportunities. There is one … Continue reading Opportunity in Every Day
My wife and I had the privilege to teach the teen class in our Vacation Bible School this summer. The theme of the VBS was God as Creator, Designer, Redeemer (through God the Son), and Empowerer (through God the Holy Spirit.) It was a blessing to teach these young people, and to think of the … Continue reading Self-Control and God’s Three Institutions
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