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...
Apr 29, 2013 | Christian Living, Philippians, The Bible
God wants you to experience his peace in the midst of this evil age, and there’s more to that than you might realize. When we think of God’s peace, we tend to imagine an inner experience, or a sense of quiet. The word can refer to those things, but it is primarily one...
Apr 22, 2013 | Christian Living, The Bible, Theology
I have to ask myself sometimes what grips me. What focuses my attention? What do I pay attention to? My answer may be a list of some good things. On the other hand, it’s entirely possible for each of us to be addicted to—or gripped by—things that we ought to...
Apr 17, 2013 | Christian Living, Church History, The Bible
Wilma Rudolph, A Girl with Polio Wilma Rudolph was born in 1940, the 20th of 22 children in her family. She was stricken with polio when she was very young. As you can imagine, she grew up in poverty and very challenging circumstances. Her family had a deep Christian...
Apr 15, 2013 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, The Bible, Theology
In light of Christ’s resurrection, it matters what we do with our bodies. The Bible teaches that Christ was the first-fruits—the resurrection has already begun, and we’ll be raised with Him on the last day. (1 Corinthians 15:23) But what does it mean to honor...