What goes missing when a person sees Solomon's summation of "man's all" in Ecclesiastes 12:13 as being all a man needs to consider in terms of life's responsibilities? Sometimes it's helpful to consider the sums that produce a summation.   Read More

Christians live transformed lives as new creations thanks to the power of Jesus Christ. An opportunity I was given to serve one day both reminded me of that and helped me appreciate the humble service of my Lord and Savior.   Read More

Exaggeration is pretty common in fishing stories and for the most part is pretty harmless. In most instances, you know to take a few inches or a few pounds off when someone tells you about a big catch. Are there times though when exaggeration ought to be taken much more seriously and even avoided by Christians?   Read More

Demon possession can be a challenging subject for adults; how do you teach about it to a little kid? In searching to simplify a complex subject, I was reminded of a simple truth that believers of every age desperately need to understand.   Read More

The Gospel of Jesus Christ cannot be altered and still be Jesus' Gospel (Galatians 1:6-9). But does the unchanging nature of the Gospel demand that our presentations of it - sermons, classes, and articles - never change? Or do old truths sometimes need new robes?   Read More

You probably have heard of churches where the Bible is not preached - as in, literally not preached, not even referenced. Did you know though that there was a time when a preacher in the Bible didn't use his Bible when he could have? Why did it happen, and what can we learn from it?   Read More

Have you ever had someone dismiss something you've taught directly from the Bible simply by saying, "That's not what it means to me"? Why does this happen, and why does it represent a problem when it's said about the one and only book containing God's inspired words?   Read More

Years ago, a scene of enduring and steadfast love unfolded in front of my eyes during a routine visit at a nursing home. It called me to reflect on the love that I and others have for Jesus.   Read More

Ephesians 5:18 contrasts being drunk with wine with being filled with the Spirit. Why? I firmly believe it's a question of influence. Click through to explore this passage with me.   Read More

Have you ever stopped to reflect upon the words recorded in Mark 1:1? Why did Mark use the word Gospel to describe his message? And is there any significance to him describing the Gospel as having a beginning?   Read More

The Bible uses the term "sound" to describe doctrine, faith, and other aspects of the Christian practice. What does it mean for something to be "sound"? Click through to follow the journey of one Christian as he discovered what soundness was and was not through firsthand experiences.   Read More

Christians frequently feel as though the efforts of others in the past or the present but elsewhere cause their own contributions in the here and now to pale in comparison. Through the prophet Zechariah, God offered the Jews building the second temple who felt similarly to these Christians a word of encouragement. We'd all do well to consider it.   Read More