Jesus talked about miracles as if they’re supposed to be normal: “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with …
The church at Corinth was all messed up, both theologically and morally. They were proud and fractious; they tolerated gross immorality, sued each other in court, flaunted their freedom in Christ, abused the observance of the Lord’s Supper, misunderstood the …
What is the most common obstacle mission workers face in fundraising? Over a span of thirty years, I have taught biblical fundraising in fifteen countries and with many organizations, and the answer is always the same. How would you answer? …
“Where is your brother?” God had asked him. Cain winced as he remembered his answer, which he had also tried to bury, but like his recurring nightmare, it didn’t stay buried because something deep within wouldn’t allow it. “I don’t …
[maxbutton id=”1″ ] There is a famous book by a rabbi named Abraham Heschel. The Sabbath is a little book about the mystical power of the Sabbath; it has a hushed tone, as though Abraham was writing about something sacred, …
The woman described in Proverbs 31 has been my mentor for many years. I have learned from her wholehearted example of living out her everyday life for God. The priority in this woman’s life is seen in verse 30 – …
There are many kinds of vision problems. Myopia, nearsightedness. Hypermetropia, farsightedness. Amblyopia, lazy eye. Heterotropia, crossed eyes. There’s also I-say-I’m-a-Christian-but-I-don’t-see-like-Jesus-did-opia, not seeing lost people like Jesus did. Jesus didn’t have any vision problems. He saw lost people. They weren’t invisible …
There’s an ancient idea that needs unearthing, but it’s buried under wars and breakfast dishes and the argument I had with my wife yesterday. It’s hidden beneath dusty beliefs and traditions that are now fraying at the edges. The idea …
Most Christians assume that the gospel is only for unbelievers. They see the gospel only as a door you walk through to be saved. The reality, though, is that the gospel is more like a path that you walk along …
I never intended to be single again, but I found myself in that place for more than five years. It goes without saying that I would never have wanted any of that to happen. (Like, for real, not any of …