The Priesthood
The theme of reconciliation is as old as humanity itself. Because of sin, humans damaged their relationship not only with God but also with their…
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Serving in Hope
My childhood memories of many sermons in church were from men who seemed angry about a lot of things. They preached long and hard about…
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Slow Cooker Conversion
My mother-in-law, Linda Whitney (Grandma Linda, to my kids) had more questions than most teens her age in the 1950s. She loved and respected her…
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Crossing the Jordan
The apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:31, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (KJV). Let’s see how the truth of this…
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Never Will I Leave You
“I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). When I was eight years old, I read Bible verses that explained God’s love, my…
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Focus on the Faithful
The Early Church In the last two issues we’ve looked at the personal faithfulness of two giants of the Old and New Testaments, Abraham and…
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Is Free Speech Important?
Free speech laws in Western nations have supported Christians in spreading the gospel throughout the world. Free speech is a special gift that is underappreciated…
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Leading with a Limp
Jacob holds the distinction of being the only person who wrestled with God and survived (Genesis 32:28). He not only wrestled with God but also…
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How do we reconcile divine grace and human responsibility in the work of salvation?
How do we reconcile divine grace and human responsibility in the work of salvation? Ephesians 2:8 is maybe the best verse for understanding the…
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Hardening of the Heart
Arteriosclerosis is a physical health condition brought on when plaque and cholesterol form in our arteries and cause them to harden and lose their elasticity.…
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