Jan 29, 2014 | Church History, Philippians, The Bible
I explained in my last blog that Paul had an unusual relationship with the Christians in Philippi. He had relationships with many different churches in different places—what made Philippi different? The founding of the church in Philippi is reflected with a lengthy...
Oct 2, 2013 | Christian Living, The Bible, Theology
God cannot lie. Scripture teaches that there is one thing God cannot do: he cannot lie. Paul explained this in 2 Timothy 2:11-13: It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny...
Jun 17, 2013 | Christian Living, The Bible
There’s really no substitute for being with someone and speaking with them one on one. Other forms of communication are good, but they’re not the same. This blog lets me share just a few of my thoughts with you and lets us study the scriptures together in a limited...
Mar 13, 2013 | Christian Living, Family, Higher Education
Memory is a key part of our work at Houston Baptist University. We’re shaped by the people and events that came before us, and we want to be intentional about cultivating good memories that will shape us all in the years to come. Memory is a powerful force, and we...
Feb 20, 2013 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Romans, The Bible
Christians and non-Christians alike can make sound moral choices because God created each and every one of us with a conscience. When your non-Christian friends talk about being good, decent people, even though they don’t go to church, they’re trying to assuage the...