Dec 3, 2018 | Christian Living, The Bible
The idea of seeking the will of God has three broad meanings when we talk about it. (1) We often mean — what is God’s will for my life? (2) Or, we mean what is God’s will in a particular situation, one with a moral dilemma? (3) But, in Scripture, the will of the Lord...
Sep 18, 2018 | Christian Living, College Tips
This past weekend Houston Baptist University hosted hundreds of people on campus for our annual Family Weekend. It’s always heartwarming to see students introducing their parents to new friends and showing parents around campus. As I watched this familiar scene, I...
Sep 14, 2015 | Christian Living, Psalms, The Bible
Every parent knows that when things are out of kilter, the children will ask, “Why does this happen? It’s not fair.” The Psalmist in Psalm 73 confronts a circumstance exactly like that. He’s been confronted with a problem. How will he answer it for himself? How will...
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 24, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Theology
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...
