Are we slaves to sin?
Suppose you were involved in a collision on the highway because your brakes suddenly went out. When the police arrived you told them, “I slammed on the brakes but nothing happened. I couldn’t… Continue reading
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The devil made me do it
Imagine with me that in Sunday’s big game every time Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes steps out on the field he’s thinking, “Man, I know I’m going to throw an interception. I… Continue reading
My favorite gift
That’s me in the brown hair, seemingly stunned by the incredibleness of the gift I just opened. I’m gazing in delighted wonder at what, if I had been honest with myself, was a… Continue reading
The peace we need most
It’s pretty peaceful here where I live, at least outwardly. Our local towns aren’t plagued by violent robbers and rioters; murderers and malcontents don’t roam the streets. Within some of our homes, however,… Continue reading
That’s why we get monthly bills
I can’t remember Thanksgivings. With nine brothers and sisters, who eventually were bringing spouses and children, you would think every one would be memorable, if only for the chaos and commotion. But my… Continue reading
Don’t add stupid to guilty
How can anyone do such a thing? Have they no common human decency? What is the matter with people? The more I read the news, both current and past, the more attractive living… Continue reading
It’s all or nothing
I have what I believe is a knock-down refutation of any doctrine of salvation by works. I call it the “All or Nothing” argument. See what you think. If our salvation were based… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – Salvation
We used to do a “white elephant” gift exchange at our family Christmas party every year. It’s a lot of fun once the stealing starts. No gift you’ve selected is securely yours until… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – Joy
We Christians have a joy problem….a disconnect between what we profess and believe to be ours in Christ and what is exhibited in our attitude and countenance. The sullen, angry, joyless Christian seems… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – An inheritance
I’m picturing a scene….one that’s surely played out regularly all over the country. Family members of a recently departed loved one are gathered in a lawyer’s office, in various emotional states, to hear… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – Wisdom
One of the most attractive and intriguing features of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and one that demonstrates God’s great mercy and love, is that at its most basic expression it is understandable… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – Confident hope
Remember the frenzy on the Ellen show this time of year? Tickets for her 12 Days of Giveaways were like winning the lottery. You snag one of those and not only do you… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – Knowledge of God
I recently watched Carrie Underwood’s performance of “How Great Thou Art” from the “ACM Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country” concert, which aired on April 22, 2011. Accompanied by Vince Gill, this… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – The Holy Spirit
I am still in awe of the fact that by simply tapping a small, wireless, handheld device we can talk to someone hundreds, or even thousands of miles away, reaching them in seconds.… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – Peace
If I were to ask you to say the first thing that comes to mind when I say “peace,” it’s unlikely you would respond with “Jerusalem.” Unless it was Opposite Day. The Middle… Continue reading