If we read of the failures of the Nation of Israel in the Old Testament without identifying our own, similar failures, we miss an opportunity for growth. The temptation of superficial worship is universal. Israel struggled with it, churches struggle … [Continue reading]
When Joseph was propositioned by Potiphar's wife, he responded by saying, ". . . How then could I do this great evil and sin against God?" (Genesis 39:9) Joseph had the understanding that he had a responsibility to God to behave according to God's … [Continue reading]
I have heard it said that the church is the only army that shoots its wounded. I now know that this statement is not true. It is not false because the church does not shoot her wounded. It is false because the church is not alone in this … [Continue reading]
". . . for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God." (John 12:43, ESV) What would the church look like if all of us were more responsive to God and less concerned about what others think of us? Let's be … [Continue reading]
