Why You Should Keep Pressing On [Video]
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...
Why You Should Read the Psalms
Jesus’ mind was so completely immersed in the Psalms that they were His life—both His inner life and His historical life. The Psalms taught Him His mission, how His life was to play out. Of course, you can’t divide up the Old Testament as if one passage wasn’t...
Why the Church Needs Diversity
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...
How to Keep the Faith and Honor Your Country
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,...
Christian Relationships: What You Need to Know
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...
Spiritual Gifts: 6 Things You Need to Know
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 exercise...
What My Father’s Death Taught Me about the Holy Spirit
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...
Why My Father Was a Great Man
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 stunned: “You...
Memory, the Holy Spirit, and Baseball
I can still recall the first time I ever put on a Little League uniform. I was just a little boy, but I remember feeling surprised at how difficult it was for me to put on my belt. You see, baseball pants have not traditionally had belt loops. They have a fabric...