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....
Jan 21, 2015 | Christian Living, Romans, The Bible
We must be a people who live up to our baptismal promises. It may be that you do not consider baptism a promise, but it is precisely that. You and I have entered into a covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We have made promises, and these promises...
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...
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...
Mar 24, 2014 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, The Bible
Paul wrote in Philippians 1:27, “Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” As I pointed out in a previous post in this series, this sentence would be more accurately translated “citizen yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ…” One...
