Apr 10, 2019Southern Charm vs. JesusOne of the challenges missionaries face is sorting out what parts of the culture they are working in can and can not be mixed with Christianity. Certainly Jesus has been worshiped and followed within all kinds of cultural situations throughout history throughout the world. Every culture, however, has elements that…Christianity6 min readChristianity6 min read
Jan 23, 2019A Bible Reading ChurchRecently I heard someone describe the importance of being part of a “Bible-reading church.” That phrase caught my attention. I have often heard (and said) that a Christian should be part of a Bible-believing church or a Bible-preaching church, but I have never thought specifically about the importance of a…Christianity5 min readChristianity5 min read
Sep 21, 2018Helping Women HelpMark Twain said somewhere that, “It is not the parts of the Bible that I don’t understand that upset me; it’s the parts that I do understand.” I may not have that quote exactly right, but the point is familiar to anyone who has read the Bible. The role of…Christianity4 min readChristianity4 min read
Sep 21, 2018A Growing MarriageMarriage provides incredible opportunities for two people to grow as Christians. The intimacy of a husband and a wife unlocks doors which can be utilized for mutual benefits. No one will ever know you better than your spouse. No one will appreciate your spiritual strengths, and no one will experience…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
May 16, 2018A Prayer for an Epic FailureIt was a big deal when Peter denied that he knew Jesus three times just as Jesus was unjustly on trial, just before Jesus would suffer and die on the cross, and just after Jesus had warned Peter that the very temptation would be coming. Peter went down hard. …Christianity4 min readChristianity4 min read
Apr 18, 2018Encouragement for Damaged RelationshipsWhen a relationship isn’t right, underlying stress can flow like lava below the surface. Even though the estranged person isn’t even with you, the tension from the past wounds can still be active. Are there other cracks in your life where the lava can start to seep in? …Christianity5 min readChristianity5 min read
Feb 14, 2018Hope for the Epic FailureIn a professional fighting match there are two combatants in the ring with a referee trying to maintain order in the potential chaos. All of the training and experiences of the warriors all culminate in an intense battle which lasts but a few minutes. Blows are exchanged, the crowd thunders…Christianity5 min readChristianity5 min read
Dec 21, 2017The Humility of ChristmasThe film The Nativity Story, released a few years ago, did a wonderful job of bringing the humanity of the Christmas story to life. My daughter, who was 10 at the time, whispered to me, “Mary didn’t seem grown up enough!” …Christianity5 min readChristianity5 min read
Dec 1, 2017The Real Problem with Thoughts and PrayersWith another recent shooting in a Texas church, many people went to social media expressing “thoughts and prayers” for the victims. But then the backlash began. Many on the political left sought to shame those offering “thoughts and prayers,” because they didn’t also support leftist ideas about gun control laws. …Christianity6 min readChristianity6 min read
Nov 8, 2017Reformation 500October 31, 2017 was the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The day marks the anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses onto the door of the church at Wittenburg, Germany. Some describe Luther’s actions as if he were climbing a bell tower at night. As he neared the…Christianity4 min readChristianity4 min read
