In Hebrews 9:1-5, the author lists several items that were found in the tabernacle only to say, "Of these things we cannot now speak in detail." Why not? Let's reflect on what God might be revealing to us by withholding an inspired pen.   Read More

Recently, our family had the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon. It’s an awe-inspiring sight that cameras can’t capture and words can’t describe. After our visit, I saw a teaching opportunity for my boys. I asked them, “What caused the Grand Canyon?”  Read More

Chris McCandless died after living in the wilderness for less than four months. He tried to escape but thought he was trapped. The saddest part of his story is that the help that he needed was nearby. Is there any help for those who feel trapped in the wildernesses of sorrow and sin?   Read More

If you attended public school in the past 30 or 40 years, there's a fair chance you heard over and over again, "Don't talk to strangers." What are some of the unintended consequences of this safety guideline? Should Christians abide by it in every situation?   Read More

2022 has seen an incredible rise in commodity prices and most notably fuel. Is there anything in God's Word that can help us when we're feeling pain at the pump?   Read More

Unity is without a doubt "good... and... pleasant" (Psalm 133:1). Unfortunately, knowing it's good doesn't produce it. What can we learn from Paul about overcoming conflict and creating or restoring unity?  Read More

A lot of people look forward to vacations in the summertime. Here's a question though: does God look forward to our vacations? How can we ensure that vacations draw us closer to God instead of pulling us away from Him?   Read More

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