Are You A Real Christian?
What is Legalism? Occasionally I get a challenge on my use of the word “legalism.” Some say that I don’t use it correctly, that I am just using it to…
You’re Completely Out of Control!
Last week one of my peers who had returned from vacation said, “Gee, if the last few days back have been any indication of what lies ahead, we are all…
Practical Steps to Conquer Fear
The Psalms give us models for particular steps to conquer fear. Practical Steps to Conquer Fear. It sounds simple, right? Well, fear is not a simple thing that without a…
Thoughts on Abandonment and Loneliness
Have you experienced a “dark night of the soul” because you felt totally abandoned? Here are some thoughts on abandonment and loneliness. These may help. Here are some things to…
Lessons from a Water Walk
Almost everyone is familiar with the story in Matthew 14:22-32 of Jesus walking on the water. Here are some valuable lessons I’ve found from the text. 1. Jesus ordered the…
How to Deal with Regrets – Four Questions
Do you ever have regrets? I’ve been sitting here thinking about how different things would be in my life if I had only studied a little bit harder in school,…
Fast Track to Executive Pharisee
Want to become a Pharisee in record time? There are, of course, rules to be on the fast track to executive Pharisee. Here’s how: Make up a lot of…
Grace and Hope
Grace and Hope are everywhere if you know where to look. Donald Barnhouse said, “all of life illustrates Bible doctrine.” Case in point, I mouthed off at my wife the…