One of the things I admire most about the Apostle Paul is his transparency. Throughout his life and ministry, he acted with integrity and was remarkably honest about his thoughts, feelings, and motives. He had nothing to hide. He candidly acknowledged that no one should think more highly of him t...
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In a broken world, trouble and suffering are inevitable. No matter how wealthy, powerful, or intelligent you may be, you cannot prevent trouble from bursting unannounced into your seemingly perfect world.
Peter tells us not to be surprised when it happens. Jesus Himself said, “In this world yo...
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In a recent sermon, I mentioned in passing that Paul's dramatic voyage to Rome in Acts 27 offers timeless lessons in leadership- qualities that Christian men should seek to cultivate. I encourage you to read the chapter carefully and reflect on the biblical leadership principles that emerge from ...
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“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” — Hebrews 11:6
Does your faith please God? Just as it is natural for a child to want to please a loving father, every Christian should desi...
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Human suffering remains one of the greatest obstacles to faith in Christ. Yet Scripture does not avoid the issue- it addresses it directly, assuring us that even pain has purpose.
Peter’s first letter was written to encourage believers who were suffering for their faith. He reminds them, and u...
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Reading through the letters of Peter recently reminded me of the precious hope we have as Christians. Known as the Apostle of Hope, Peter wrote to believers who were suffering persecution, urging them to trust God in the midst of great trials. He emphasizes three important truths about the pain a...
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I’ve been ill for most the of month of September, and even as I write, I’m yet under the weather. Twice I’ve fallen sick at the worst possible times. The first happened in the middle of a trip of a lifetime to Scotland with my son, and the second while on vacation at the beach. I can honestly say...
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It’s fall and once again we experience a change of season. Leaves change colors and fall, temperatures drop, and of course, there’s football. And like all seasons, autumn comes and goes. Such is the nature of time, the raw material of our existence. Solomon wisely said, “To everything there is a ...
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Last week
my subject involved spiritual warfare to remind us how we as Christians in this world are in enemy territory. “The whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” (1 John 5:19) The New Testament calls us to vigilance as we seek to fight the good fight of faith and stand against the sche...
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My wife and I recently watched the miniseries “Band of Brothers”, a World War II drama based on the Stephen Ambrose book by the same name. In one episode it’s pointed out to Captain Winters, the main character, that they’re surrounded by the enemy. He cooly responds, “We’re paratroopers, we’re su...
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