What’s Wrong with My Bible?!

“Ancient words, ever true, Changing me, and changing you! They have come from God’s own heart! O let the ancient words impart!” A disciple of Jesus is characterized by a love and hunger for God’s Word.  As Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68). … Continue reading What’s Wrong with My Bible?!

Imperfect but Heroic Parenting

“Do as I say, not as I do!” Yesterday’s Father’s Day celebration may have stirred up gratitude or bitterness, treasured or sour memories, contentment or regret. Jesus tells us to be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48). But we know that our earthly parents are less than perfect, and we have… Continue reading Imperfect but Heroic Parenting

The War Within

Do you find yourself in a cycling battle with sin?  Have you found that your efforts to amputate sin in your life are met with rapid regrowth and recurrence of that sin?  Do you find yourself crying out, O wretched man that I am!  Is victory over your sin apparently in reach, but practically elusive?… Continue reading The War Within

What’s the Gospel Worth to You?

In God’s amazing, deep riches of wisdom and unfathomable ways, He uses the persecution of His people to promote the gospel rather than hinder it!  It seems counterintuitive; yet, attempts to silence Jesus’ disciples with ridicule, hatred, and even violence has the effect of throwing fuel on a fire, instead igniting an unstoppable movement for… Continue reading What’s the Gospel Worth to You?