The gospel is for those who have been crushed by the weight of legalism. For those who have tried and tried to earn the favor of God by relentless church attendance, diligent Bible studies, unbroken prayer, and tithing.
Read MoreAs heated protests continue to roil and rock America in the aftermath of the heartbreaking George Floyd killing, what does the pathway toward peace and healing look like?
Read MoreNot too long ago, a young man was tasked with the job of cleaning out the home of his deceased uncle. "All that's left is garbage," he was told. But there, in the basement, was a stack of old comic books worth $3.5 million! Had he not recognized the value of those comics, they could have ended up in a landfill, and this poor young man would have remained just ...
Read MoreHow are you doing serving in the mission field under your own roof? For those of us with children, we have a solemn biblical responsibility to evangelize them—“to train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6).
Read MoreJames 2:24 “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” This doesn’t seem to fit with Paul’s teaching at all? Are Paul and James at odds? Not at all. The Bible is very clear that faith only is the way to Jesus.
Read MoreLove bears all things — it helps carry burdens even through hardship, believes the best even after shortcomings and rejoices in truth even following failure.
Read MoreThat's what makes the climax of Job's life so satisfying. This dear man, who never deserved the suffering he endured, is dealt with justly. And those who made his life so miserable weren't overlooked either. The God of justice finally steps up, bringing great rewards and restoration to the righteous, and strong discipline on the unrighteous.
Read MoreThese are anxious times. If you or someone you love is experiencing anxiety—and one in five people do—then you know how debilitating it can be. Peace can seem elusive. However, there is hope and a pathway that leads from despair to joy.
Read MoreThe condition of your heart determines the direction of your life. This is a very important issue because there are really only two directions in life, and they go in opposite ways and lead to opposing destinies.
Read MoreThe faster our world moves, the less patience we have. When we want something, we want it now. When presented with two equal choices, we make our selection based on availability.Can we get it today?
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