Why the Inner Life Matters
What goes on inside of us has a huge influence on what goes on around us.
Religious Freedom Matters
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government … Continued
Day 7 – Teach Me Your Ways
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The Word of God is so pregnant with life that sometimes a single verse can transform our thinking. Recently, my mind was opened to a whole new world of thoughts when I heard a pastor quote James 1:20: “The anger … Continued
Is Time Your Friend or Foe?
Two men I’ve been acquainted with recently died. Their time on earth had come to its predicted end. One was a really good guy who loved God and invested much of his life seeking the greater good of others. The … Continued
The Power of a Question
Christians often claim that Jesus is “The Answer,” and I would never disagree with such a statement. At the same time, Jesus asked an awful lot of questions. In fact, approximately 300 are recorded in the gospels. The Son of … Continued
The Tongue Is a Consuming Fire
The scene is apocalyptic. Intensely burning flames consuming everything in their path and shooting bright-colored embers far into the sky. In their wake, nothing but the charred remains of dead trees standing here and there over the blackened and scorched … Continued
The Profits of Outrage
Cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching—the sound of a cash register—used to be the marker of sales and profits. Today, we hear the quiet click, click, click of a mouse button screaming in the world of money making. This change is especially true … Continued
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
The more chaos I see in the world around me, the more I cherish the wise words spoken by Jesus Christ almost 2,000 years ago. One statement is especially poignant in our day and age: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for … Continued
One Thing You Lack
One Thing You Lack For many Christians, the story is a familiar one. A wealthy young man approaches Jesus and asks, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10:17-22) Upon Jesus reminding him of several commandments, … Continued
Say Goodbye to Regret
Regret is a concept more easily felt than defined. We have all experienced the long-simmering pain of regrettable words and actions. And all too often, what happened in the past casts a dark cloud over the future. Wouldn’t you prefer … Continued
