Nov 16, 2017 | Christian Living, The Bible
In this season of the year, it’s important we ask ourselves, “Who am I thanking this Thanksgiving?” Am I thanking football for existing? Am I thanking fate for the Astros’ win? Am I thanking Macy’s department store for the annual parade? Our thanks should have more...
Nov 2, 2017 | Christian Living, Family
It seems like summer just ended, but even here in southwest Texas – even if for only a few days – Fall is in the air. As November arrives with a few days of cooler weather, students — not to mention faculty and staff — are beginning to look toward the holidays....
Mar 2, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, The Bible
The preaching of the Gospel has a power that goes beyond human oratory. It is not the power in the voice of the preacher. We are told that when the message of the crucified and risen Jesus is communicated, the energy of God is present and it is capable of...
Nov 26, 2014 | Christian Living, Psalms, Romans, The Bible
Thankfulness is part and parcel of the Christian faith. We can see this in the Psalms, where thanksgiving is found in virtually every Psalm. The Psalmist reacted with gratitude and exuberance whenever he realized that God had delivered him and his people. That’s...
Nov 17, 2014 | Christian Living, Culture, Romans, The Bible
We live with a terrible myth in our culture: the myth that somehow I have made myself. It is the lie that somehow I can shape my own destiny; that everyone is free to do whatever he or she wants to do. We ought to be thankful for the marvelous freedoms in our...