“Do not take a purse or bag or sandals…” (Luke 10:4) Nothing reduces a paternalistic approach to sharing the gospel like being in need ourselves. The release of the inner man’s potential is often contingent on the breaking of the outer man, which usually occurs through pain and loss. It’s my experience that the preponderance …
“…for they shall see God.”
Those with a pure heart can “see God” because their sight isn’t impaired by trying to focus on more than one thing at the same time. The outlook of cross-eyed Christians is blurred by competing concerns. The only thing worse than spiritual blindness is thinking you can see when you can’t (Revelation 3:18). Viewing God …
Should Christians Pledge Allegiance to the Flag?
I’ve been corresponding with a good friend on the topic of whether or not a Christian would be in the right to oppose pledging allegiance to the American flag. We have a mutual friend who has expressed his opposition to the pledge, and the friend with whom I’m corresponding disagrees with such a stand. Here …
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Book Recommendations from 2023
Thought I’d share my favorite books from this last year. I didn’t take the time to put them in the order of my preference or give the theme and particular value of each. But feel free to ask me about any of these. Of course, you can also go to Amazon for summaries and reviews. …
“Love Your Enemies” Suggestion or Command?
The enemy-love message is not exactly what you’d call “attractional.” Sadly, it’s easier to gather a crowd with the message about a God who blesses our battles and hates our enemies as much as we do. Fear, anger, and hate are more popular than love and more natural to our darker selves. Unrestricted love is …
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