In the part of the world where I live there is an obsession with predicting the future, how about where you live? Gambling has become big business here as millions of people bet on future sporting events or political elections. Amazingly, in Christian circles there is a fascination with prophetic future events with books, podcasts and […]
Are you one of those people who enjoys turning over the calendar page to a new month? Does it feel like a fresh start? Is it exhilarating or frightening to you? A few years ago, the only child my wife and I were ever blessed by God to have, was born on September 30. I remember waking […]
Many people consider Christianity to be nothing more than wishful thinking, offering false hope to people who believe in things they cannot prove tangibly. What if? What if they are right? That’s what many people in mid-first century Corinth were saying about those people who claimed to be Christians. So, Paul was led by the Holy […]
Does your heart skip a beat when you hear someone say, “I have GREAT News for you“? Of course it does! So, I wonder what the greatest news is that you’ve ever heard? In the mid first century, all across the Roman empire, life was difficult, especially for Christians who claimed to […]
I’m sure you have noticed a dramatic rise in the number of voices demanding to be heard over the past few years. Amazing, isn’t it? Podcasts, social media, mainstream media and the easy availability of the airwaves to almost anyone, has created an information traffic jam, deluging all of us with far […]
Have you ever found yourself envious of a talent or skill someone else has? That desire can be either motivational or discouraging, right? Evidently this was another issue the apostle Paul needed to address among the Christians in Corinth, so today let’s dig into the 14th chapter of Paul’s first letter to them. […]
Change is a harsh reality of life in our world, isn’t it? Do you find yourself seeking stability in all the change? I live in a place where new houses are being built up all around me. Thousands of people are moving to my part of the world every month and therefore change […]
I doubt any of us get out of bed in the morning and say, “I think I’ll pick a fight with someone today.” And yet every day, almost everyone, everywhere in the world, finds themself disappointed with something or maybe even enticed into an argument, which could grow into a conflict. A […]
How important is the word LOVE, in all its significance, in your life? Can you even imagine if LOVE was drained OUT of every relationship you have? What if LOVE was removed from every conversation; eliminated from everything you read or hear? What would a LOVEless world be like? Oh my! We’re in […]
What is the ONE, most significant word, in every language in the world? I think it’s LOVE! And if you are a Christian, would you agree that “LOVE” is the centerpiece word of the Christian faith? Have you ever tried to paraphrase the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16, as you understand […]
