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 17, 2015 | Christian Living, Family
I recall getting into quite a bind once when I was a youngster. I had lied about damaging a neighbor’s property. My father told me I would have to go over to the neighbor’s house to face them. I said, “But dad, what am I going to tell them?” He looked...
May 26, 2015 | Christian Living, Culture, Higher Education
I wish our world were such that we could speak in a light and breezy tone about the future to our graduates, but, of course, that’s not the kind of world in which we live. The Psalmist reminds us that the Lord prepares a table for us in the presence of our enemies....
May 5, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
I once heard a very famous Baptist preacher refer to the Sermon on the Mount as a list of God’s suggestions for our lives. He wasn’t alone. Some commentators, particularly the dispensationalists of previous generations, have argued that Jesus’...
