Teaching the Gospel doesn’t change lives, implementing the Gospel does. It seems like a small point, but many churches are struggling because they haven’t embraced this truth. As products of the Enlightenment, we have all been taught that education changes lives. It’s true that education is very important. In the realm of Christianity, or even […]
If you love everyone equally, you love everyone poorly. I know it sounds ridiculous. I mean, didn’t Jesus say that we were to love everyone? Is it wrong to love some people and not love others? Yes, that is wrong. As Christians, we are called to love everyone. Personal hatred is not supposed to be […]
We live at a great time in history. The technological advances that continue to come out each year make our lives more convenient and efficient. We can process and evaluate a great deal of information each day, that in the past would have taken weeks to collect. Our phones allow us to communicate in seconds. […]
“For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.” -Philippians 3:18 Churches that treat people like enemies are missing the point. Atheists are not our enemies. Homosexuals are not our enemies. Politicians are not our enemies, regardless of party. […]
Guilt trips are brutal. Especially if you have a sensitive heart that genuinely cares for others. Everyone hates to be wrong, and we really dislike feeling that we have failed or let someone down. Someone at work or in our family that is set on getting their way can use these things against us by […]
Last year a recurring problem in Somalia made the world news. People throughout the world were reaching out and sending food, medicine, and other critical supplies to help starving people in that country. The supplies, however, rarely reached the people that needed them so desperately. They were often intercepted by the very warlords and militias […]
Easter is a reminder that we were created to know God, not just know about God. Those words are painful for me, because I love to know about stuff. I love attending interesting conferences, listening to new podcasts, and reading good books. I love learning. Every year I try to include some biographies in my […]
After 19 seasons, The Bachelor is still one of the most popular shows on tv. While I’m sure that our fascination with the show says some less than flattering things about us, it also reveals some very good things about those who keep tuning in week after week. One thing in particular stands out as […]