Jun 11, 2014 | Christian Living, The Bible
Sometimes I have to stop and ask myself what grips me. What focuses my attention? I try to do this from time to time, even when I know that my attention is focused on good things. When good things get out of place, they can become evil things, or certainly good things...
Jun 4, 2014 | Christian Living, Family, Philippians
How many times have we all seen families destroyed because they argued over who got the television set, or who got grandma’s china, or who got that favorite end table when mom or dad passed away? It’s bad enough when this happens with small estates. I’ll never forget...
May 27, 2014 | Christian Living, Romans, Theology
Too many people think the grace of God means they can say “whew! That’s a relief! I don’t have to do the will of God anymore!” Anyone who thinks that has completely misunderstood Paul. Paul’s message is clear, but his instructions to the Philippians in Philippians...
May 19, 2014 | Christian Living, Family, Philippians
It’s hard to be a parent. We’re accustomed to being around our children and being there for them, and it’s difficult for us when we can’t do that anymore. On top of that, we know that we’re all a little more likely to act up when wise mentors and guides are not...
May 12, 2014 | Christian Living, Family, Philippians
Our thoughts shape our actions. I’ve made a career in higher education, even to becoming the President of Houston Baptist University because I think it’s vitally important that we get our ideas right. The way we think affects the way we live. Think About This When You...