Where do we start if we want to learn about being a genuine leader—not a fool or an impostor? There are almost as many starting points...
In high school we used litmus paper to reveal whether a solution was acidic or alkaline. This has become a metaphor. Litmus test: “a...
What is Jesus’ core teaching on leadership? If I had to choose one text or concept, I would probably point to Mark 10:35-45. Take a...
What would you say if you could speak to a large audience of Muslims? Recently, I had the privilege of speaking on a radio program...
Recently, I was with a wonderful group of people. The question was asked, “What about when Jesus says, ‘forgive them’? Doesn’t that...
If forgiveness is the process of rebuilding damaged or broken relationships, what damages or breaks a relationship? You're probably...
Does God ever change his mind? To explore and answer this question, let’s take a fresh look at an ancient incident. An ancient...
Wikipedia states that Christmas “is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.” So far, so good. However, in our...
We normally hear, "Let's put Christ back into Christmas." But Herod? Some time ago I read J. Richard Middleton's article, "Let's Put...
Why shepherds? Have you ever wondered why angels appeared to unnamed shepherds at night outside a small village called Bethlehem to...
Could Mary have said ‘No’ to Gabriel, God’s messenger? If she could, what does that mean for you? The Annunciation Gabriel’s...
I have chosen to title this series on 1st John, "The Reality of Divine Fellowship." My conviction is that our fellowship as followers...
"Who is this?" This was the question asked 2,000 years ago. It's one of the best questions to ask today! Palm Sunday In a couple of...
Today is Good Friday, the traditional date when we commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Given that, what is good about Good...
What is this heresy? What can we do about it? A notable heresy A. W. Tozer writes in I Call It Heresy (pp. 9-10): “… a notable...
To hit a target, first locate the bull's-eye. For the Christian, the target is being a disciple, and making disciples, of Jesus...
The second lesson for a disciple of Jesus Christ is in the second section of Matthew’s ‘Story’ (Matthew 1:18-25). “What’s the first...
I hefted the Roman nail feeling its brutal roughness and sharpened point. What stories could it tell? Nail The nail is from...
Does a command to love someone seem strange to you? A young mother loves her infant. A young husband loves his wife. Neither the...
Years ago, during a family vacation, we passed a sign advertising “Jesus’ Fruit Stand – 100 meters.” The children wanted to stop and...
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