February 13, 2013
There is a well-known story from the book of John that is a great illustration of the difference between law and grace. While Jesus was teaching […]
February 11, 2013
There are many things that the Bible calls “sin.” To sin is to disobey God. It is to miss the mark of His best for us. […]
January 25, 2013
Having a dream or sense of vision is often a part of discovering your calling. But dreams do not come to pass by themselves. Some people think […]
January 23, 2013
It is one thing to discover your calling. It is quite another thing to go through the process of fulfilling it. Every person’s calling is unique, […]
January 21, 2013
There is a lot of talk about finding your calling in life. Terms like destiny and purpose are popular today in Christian messages, books, and conferences. […]
January 14, 2013
The devil is a real spiritual being, not a myth or figment of the imagination. Created by God as an angel, he rebelled against God and […]
January 4, 2013
Let’s face it: fasting is not usually a fun or pleasant experience. It is often accompanied by headaches, bad breath, and weariness of body and mind. […]
January 3, 2013
In order to grow in our walk with God we must be intentional. Like anything else, spiritual growth does not happen automatically. Paul exhorted Timothy: “exercise […]
January 1, 2013
I am a big believer in spiritual disciplines. I believe that they play a vital role in our spiritual growth and relationship with God. The two […]
December 23, 2012
How important is it that Jesus was born of a virgin? Is this just a “take-it-or-leave-it” detail of the Christmas story, or is it a critical […]
December 21, 2012
It’s true…I am not a big fan of Santa Claus. My wife and I both come from a family background where we did not celebrate the […]
December 18, 2012
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them […]