The birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem’s rude manger represents the dawn of redeeming mercy, a triumph of light over darkness and of love over hate. The incarnation is the blazing center of human history. It represents the power of love to overcome hate, and of light to overcome darkness.
Read MoreAs fallen human beings, we like to fight with people who stand in the way of our desires. It’s part of our spiritual DNA, the deep logic of sin-sick souls. The question is, how to stop?
Read MoreYou can’t nag sinners to Christ. I think we all know that, but it doesn’t stop us trying, does it?
Read MoreGod must do it all before we can do anything…
Read MoreNone of us spend enough time thinking about Heaven, and there are few things better for the soul than to correct this imbalance.
Read MoreOnly one life,’ twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Read MoreIn a fallen world, life is not safe; there is much to fear. Insecurity gnaws deep within. Where can I find security? True security? Lasting security?
Read MoreIn the Christian life, solving ethical dilemmas is seldom easy…
Read MoreWe are responsible for our thought life and it really does impact so much of the rest of our lives.
Read MoreWith God as your Shepherd, goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life. What does this mean for the Christian?
Read MoreIn recent weeks, Darlene and I have talked often about death— what will happen, what will we see, how will we feel?
Read MoreJesus says, “Watch and pray lest you enter into temptation.” Temptation is when the devil reaches through the keyhole of your soul. You enter into temptation, however, when you unlock the door and leave it ajar.
Read MoreAre you sure God loves you?
Read More“Sin is the ever-present drive to replace God.” This is what makes it so foolish and wicked.
Sometimes we find ourselves wondering, where will this all end up? I feel this way looking at the evening news, the rise of radical Islam, the sexual anarchy gripping Western Civilization, and the rumored impending collapse of “Christendom.”
How does a soul, a family, a nation drift away from God?
Read MoreBack behind the devil’s tireless efforts to trip you up, there lies the ever constant, never failing protecting hand of God.
Read MoreEven the best of marriages are beset by communication difficulties. Part of our problem is that we leave so much unsaid in our communication…
Read MorePsalm 78:5-8 sums up Domestic piety in a nutshell…
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