Beach Life
When the sun came up, Jesus was standing on the beach, but they didn’t recognize him. – John 21: 4 MSG Forgive me if I get a little personal on this blog. I have just gained a daughter-in-law this past …
Break Out the Crayons
I could write songs and sonnets about my affection for crayons. I’m smitten, and I have been since before kindergarten. There’s a special place in my heart for a new box of crayons. The cleverly named colors, even the waxy …
4 Attitudes Needed for Sharing the Gospel
Download the Free Discussion Guide Would you agree that most Christians are apprehensive about sharing their faith with others? While most Christians feel a responsibility to share Christ with the lost, many do not do so because of fear, lack …
Do You Inherit The Earth?
Who gets the earth? Because that is the question on all of our lips, right? I think we all know who gets the earth! the successful, the strong, the brutal, the bullies those who climb their way to the top …
Letting God Choose Your Path
When I was twenty-six years old, I exercised my right to waive my rights and surrendered my life to the Lord. When I turned forty, I was surprise at how quickly the years had passed, and realized that in all …
The Real Finish Line of the Christian Life
The return of Christ is the finish line of the Christian life. And right now your mind is telling you that you already know this, but I assure you, your mind is lying: it will continue to think, plan, and …
Christians Are the Soul of the World
The following is an excerpt from the “Letter to Diognetus” written in the early second century, soon after the time of the apostles. Our role on earth isn’t easy, but it is essential. Christians are distinguished from other people neither …
God Is On Your Side
The next 266 words are best read with an English accent. When we moved to America, one of the things we had to get used to was how folks greet each other. You’d think it would be the least of …
Trusting God in Physical Affliction
When babies are born with major birth defects, or cancer strikes, or a loved one experiences continuous pain for years without relief, we often struggle to trust God. Even if we’re normally healthy and strong, we often experience sicknesses at …
When A Parent Is “Left Behind”
There has been much written about the exodus of Millennials from the Church. But I haven’t seen much discussion about the effect of that exodus on those they’ve left behind; specifically, the parents who sought to pass on their faith …