Like you, this story makes me sick to my stomach. Ravi Zacharias died on May 19, 2020. His legacy died on February 11, 2021. I do not feel sorry for the legacy of Ravi Zacharias. I feel sorry for his victims who will be scarred for life. I feel sorry for all those who work … Continue reading The Two Deaths of Ravi Zacharias
The 23rd Psalm
It's often called "The Shepherd's Psalm." In his Treasury of David, a commentary on the Psalms, the 19th century British preacher, Charles Spurgeon, wrote the following powerful words regarding Psalm 23: "It has charmed more griefs to rest than all the philosophy of the world. It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more … Continue reading The 23rd Psalm
Keep Your Pastors Accountable (here’s why & how)
It usually goes something like this: A pastor (or another church leader) says, "I'm accountable only to God, not the church." The first part of that claim is true, but the man has a serious blind spot because the Church is the Body of Christ. And every pastor (or committee) elected by the Body is … Continue reading Keep Your Pastors Accountable (here’s why & how)
The Privilege of Drawing Near to God (and what it cost)
There are people in important roles whose office I could call today and be told either it will be days or weeks before I can see them, or that I can’t see them at all. Not so with the God. The Old Testament Law was given by God not to make us perfect by "checking … Continue reading The Privilege of Drawing Near to God (and what it cost)
Ichthys (the Christian fish decal)
You've seen it a hundred times. On the rear of a vehicle, on business cards, web sites, clothing. It seems ubiquitous. It looks like this: The word, Ichthys or Ichthus, originated from a Greek word (ˈɪkθəs) meaning "fish." Without boring you with the history behind this symbol (you can google it yourself), it has, for … Continue reading Ichthys (the Christian fish decal)
Lord, teach me to pray (here you go :))
Years ago, I read an article citing a poll claiming prayer being the most neglected spiritual discipline among Christians, including pastors. Clearly, Satan sees prayer as a fatal threat to his schemes or he wouldn't try so hard to make us think prayer is not that important or powerful. But this is a lie. Mary, … Continue reading Lord, teach me to pray (here you go :))
A Wait Problem
Patience Are you known as a patient person? Me neither. But I am learning. Slowly. It merits mentioning that, when Paul describes Christ-like love, the adjective with which he chooses to begin is: patience. What follows was written by Stephen & Alex Kendrick. Be encouraged. Be challenged. When you choose to be patient, you respond … Continue reading A Wait Problem
What Price Are You Willing to Pay for Biblical Truth?
A Nugget of Truth from this past week's time of Learning: John 8-9 What price are you willing to pay to stand up for biblical truth? Take the two most combustible issues of the day: sexuality & the rights of the unborn. Are you willing to pay the price for biblical truth? It will cost … Continue reading What Price Are You Willing to Pay for Biblical Truth?
Hobbits & Hope
What follows is an excerpt taken from a sermon given by Dr. Alister McGrath, professor of science and religion at Oxford University on October 26, 2014. The need for hope remains important to all of us. We need hope - not a naive and shallow optimism, but a robust and secure confidence that there is … Continue reading Hobbits & Hope
“…and you may be sure your sins will find you out.”
"...and you may be sure your sins will find you out." Some people think they can sin against God and get away with it. Meet Jeroboam. Jeroboam was the first northern king of the newly divided kingdom of Israel about 3000 years ago. God had given Jeroboam crystal clear instructions as to how to, both, … Continue reading “…and you may be sure your sins will find you out.”