Jul 10, 2015 | Christian Living, Higher Education, Philippians
Life is full of ups and downs. It’s full of backwards and forwards. It’s full of all kinds of directions. One of the things most important to keep in mind is which direction we’re going. The book of Philippians speaks exactly to this interesting question of movement...
Jul 6, 2015 | Christian Living, Church History, The Bible
Two questions plagued the minds of the earliest believers: “What does it mean to be a follower of Christ?” and “Should the Christian faith be proclaimed outside the borders of Judaism?” Jesus answered both questions at His Ascension: You shall be My witnesses both in...
Jul 1, 2015 | Christian Living, Culture, The Bible
We honor our country best when we do not limit our vision to America. We serve our country most effectively when we understand that our final loyalty and allegiance belong to the Lord God who has revealed Himself through the Person of Jesus Christ. In the beginning,...
Jun 29, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Family
In the last century, we have enjoyed a wonderful gift: each of us has our own Bible. This was not the case for nearly 20 centuries of church history. Instead, believers gathered in groups to hear the Scriptures read out loud. We have moved from a corporate experience...
Jun 24, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Theology
The spiritual gifts are meant to bring unity and clarity to the body of Christ, but we tend to be confused by them sometimes. Sometimes this confusion even leads to divisions within the body. It’s so important that we learn about these gifts so that we may...
Jun 22, 2015 | Christian Living, Family, Romans
I recall when my father passed away. He had been bed-ridden for some time, and his body was weak. I remember looking at his hands, with their bruises and IV needles. He had big, strong hands with beautiful long fingers that could wrap around a baseball. So many...
