I don't know if it is just an American thing, but we are so enamored with popularity and large followings. Unfortunately, the church has not been immune to this fascination. When a church grows large, there will be those who want to study that … [Continue reading]
I recently read Isaiah 29:13-14 which says: “And the Lord said: 'Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men, therefore, behold, … [Continue reading]
I had not seen my granddaughter for a while because of my work schedule. A few days ago I got to see her and was delighted by the changes that had taken place since I last saw her. Imagine how surprised I would have been if she looked exactly as she … [Continue reading]
Someone recently asked me about how to respond to a man whose family was killed by a drunk driver. The questioner wanted to know how to break through this man’s grief and explain why a loving God would allow this. From a big-picture standpoint, … [Continue reading]
