The intelligence of our modern age has done a dandy job of solving the “what ifs” of life. What if you have a car accident? Insurance. What if you receive a serious diagnosis? Insurance. What if a fire destroys your belongings? Insurance. What if someone steals your possessions? Insurance. What if you lose your cell phone? Insurance. … More the what ifs of insurance
I love debate, and I think it’s incredibly unhelpful in 99% of all cases. That’s the conclusion of this post. Take it or leave it. Ask my parents, siblings, and close friends. I will debate just about anything. My natural inclination is to stand up for what I believe in and to never back down. … More against debate
You’ve heard all the sermons and attended all the financial seminars. They all tell you the same thing. If you aren’t giving 10% of your gross income to the church, you’re a disobedient Christian. I’ll believe it when I see it. Let’s ask some questions. Sixty-six books of material ought to give us something. Malachi … More should Christians tithe?
And the 2015 Memory Challenge has ended. Ephesians 4 memorized in just one month. Good job, all 6 participants! Way to aim high and work hard. It’s no easy thing to put that much stuff in your mind in just a few weeks’ time. First a few bits on Ephesians 4, then happy words to the participants. … More 2015 challenge finale
Some things never change. In a fast-paced world, we still find ourselves waiting. Waiting produces impatience. And impatience, frustration. And frustration, anger. And yes, it’s disappointing. We simply don’t want to wait for anything, and we often allow this restlessness to lead down a path of sin. After a 45-minute wait on a holiday, where the … More what are you waiting for?
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