In the absence of a regular jolt to help you see what you’re seeing, you read . . . Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. 1 Peter 2:16-17 . . . and, … More Two Simple Words
Have you observed the average evangelical church of today with Bible in hand? If so, you may have noticed a number of things the church has that the Bible doesn’t. Buildings. Perhaps most obviously, the early church was not confined to a church building with steeple and pews. No building campaigns, mortgages, custodians, and carpet … More 10 Things the Church Has That the Bible Doesn’t
Two common conversations continue to trouble me. I pose the question to a stranger in the park: “Would you consider yourself a Christian?” “Yes.” “Would you please explain why?” “Well, I go to church . . .” And then the response of some professing Christians to anyone who doesn’t go to church: “You just need to … More Church Is Not the Answer
Can we really go that far? Can we really say God wants what’s best for us? All the time? In every circumstance? Many of his words are positive and reassuring. Full of tender love and care. The Father delights to give good gifts to his children, right? But when Jesus says, “Deny yourself,” things seem to … More God Always Wants What’s Best
Prayer is as easy as 1-2-3. Ask for what you want. Say, “In Jesus’ name, Amen.” Walk away, burden lifted. Of course, it may seem that God doesn’t answer your prayer, but that’s not the case. Sometimes he says “yes,” sometimes “no,” and sometimes “wait.” But he always hears, and he always answers in one way or … More 3 Reasons Your Prayers May Go Unheard
Journey of the Word 