Was Jesus a Drunkard?
on May 22nd, 2025
Long ago, people said of Jesus, "Look, a glutton and a drunkard." More recently, some have tried to establish that there is some truth to these claims. Is there?   Read More
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Putting Evangelism into Perspective
on May 16th, 2025
Too often, we envision evangelism as a solo effort that hinges on our personal success. Is it, and does it? Let's see what the Bible says.   Read More
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Fleeing and Fighting Temptation
on May 10th, 2025
Sometimes we can convince ourselves that being a Christian is about being steadfast in the face of trials and temptations. True, there are some trials we can't escape. Yet it's also true that there are some battles that you win simply by avoiding them altogether.   Read More
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Faith Is Reasonable (Psalm 2)
on May 2nd, 2025
Faith is often portrayed as unreasonable. In fact, it's the only reasonable position we can hold. Let's explore Psalm 2.   Read More
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Are You a Peacemaker or a Peacemonger?
on April 25th, 2025
Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But what is peace, and when/how is it made? The Bible's answer is very different from the world's answer.   Read More
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Listening for Yourself
on April 18th, 2025
Have you ever heard a sermon and wished someone else could have heard it? It's easy and perhaps somewhat natural to hear the Word of God and think of others, but is that the first thing we should do?   Read More
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Greatness and Growth in God's Kingdom
on April 4th, 2025
On more than one occasion, Jesus' disciples argued about which of them would be greatest in His kingdom. We don't have those kind of arguments anymore, right? Well, actually, sometimes we do, and it's something that we should think about.   Read More
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Finding Comfort and Joy in the Lord's Omniscience (Psalm 139)
on March 28th, 2025
An old hymn declares, "There's an all seeing eye watching you." For many, I don't think that's naturally a comforting thought. How can we draw peace and even joy from the all knowing nature of God? Let's take a journey alongside of the writer of Psalm 139.   Read More
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A Taste of the Lord's Goodness (Psalm 34)
on March 20th, 2025
While it is impossible to sample the life of faith without fully embracing it, Psalm 34 does a wonderful job of summarizing its blessings. Whether you are a believer or an agnostic, I hope you will take a few moments to consider this Psalm's simple yet profound message.   Read More
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What Gideon Teaches Christian Soldiers
on March 17th, 2025
Each Christian ought to be "a good soldier" (2 Timothy 2:3). So, what attributes does God look for in a soldier? Let's see what we can learn from when God helped Gideon assemble an army.  Read More
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Lent, the Liturgical Calendar, and the Unintended Baggage of Manmade Traditions
on March 7th, 2025
Recently, there has been a renewed interest in exploring post-Biblical religious traditions like Lent. What are some things that Christians should keep in mind as they evaluate these traditions?   Read More
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Let's Talk About Gossip
on February 28th, 2025
Gossip is one of the Devil's most powerful tools for destroying Christian unity. Yet, many Christians don't have a clear definition of gossip or what they should do when they hear it. Let's open our Bibles and talk about gossip.  Read More
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