Jun 5, 2013 | Christian Living, Romans, Theology
Christians face trouble and conflict. Christianity can’t solve all your problems in this life. In fact, some conflicts may even be intensified if you are a believer. There are certain circles and places in life where faithfulness and integrity are not appreciated. You...
Jun 3, 2013 | Christian Living, Psalms, The Bible, Theology
All of us have the opportunity to talk with people who are hurting. When you find someone who has suffered an injustice, however, that’s a bit of a different category. It’s not enough to say to some people, “Everything will be all right.” There are times when...
May 30, 2013 | Christian Living, Family, Psalms, The Bible
Years ago, when I first started preaching, my mother came to hear me preach. She was notorious in our family for falling asleep in church, so I was proud when she didn’t fall asleep during my sermons. And then one day, it happened. I could see her from the pulpit, and...
May 15, 2013 | Christian Living, The Bible
Jesus taught in so many different ways. You’re no doubt familiar with his parables — today I’m going to look at a teaching tool you might not recall him using. Jesus sometimes taught using brief verbal vignettes packed with meaning. At first glance these proverbs seem...
May 6, 2013 | Christian Living, Philippians, The Bible
Our minds, our hearts, and our inner selves are constantly under attack. These attacks can stem from physical circumstances, from broken relationships, from the troubles of this present evil age, or simply from the worries that we allow to come into us. In one of my...
May 1, 2013 | Christian Living, Philippians, The Bible
There’s nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to fear. After all, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” (Psalm 111:10) But sometimes fear can be overwhelming. It can rob us of faith and trust. Some Biblical passages even refer to faith and fear as...
