2023 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Four Jesus Principles for Setting New Year Goals
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Every New Year finds millions creating a list of resolutions. Research shows that making a list is actually a great idea. Jesus seemed to agree.
Category Archives: LIFE OF JESUS
THIS IS MY FIGHT SONG
Four Little Known Bible Fight Songs
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Confession: I’m a sucker for inspirational, underdog-overcoming-life stories. The Bible is replete with them. Noah against the flood, Gideon and his band of 300 warriors against thousands of Midianites, Esther against Haman, Daniel in the lion’s den, Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, and of course, David against Goliath. I can’t get enough […]
FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO …
How to Read the Bible for Understanding
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According to legend, an aging Karl Barth, who was one of the greatest theologians of the 20th Century, was asked if he could sum up all of his learning in one sentence. He closed his eyes and thought for a moment and then responded, “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me […]
FIVE SCRIPTURES TO PRAY OVER YOUR CHILDREN
The Power of Praying the Scriptures Over Those You Love
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I have two sons and one daughter. My children are in the process of becoming self-sufficient adults. In some ways, I have less influence over them than I once had. This is the time to step up my prayers for them. Praying Over Your Children “Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words […]
LESSONS FROM THE GRIM REAPER
Five Lessons from Attending Five Funerals in Ten Days
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What I learned from attending five funerals in ten days.
The Missing Marriage Vows
5 Marriage Vows You Will Never Hear at a Wedding
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Last year Priscilla and I celebrated thirty years of marriage. We traveled back to New Orleans, the city where we honeymooned all those years ago. We traced the exact same journey from Dallas to Gaveston, across the ferry at Port Bolivar, and then east on I-10 to New Orleans. It was a glorious trip. […]
When a Christian Should Keep Quiet
Six Times When It's Better for a Christian to Stay Silent
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Let’s face it. Christians don’t have a great reputation in the larger community. This wasn’t always the case but increasingly seems to be the norm. When people encounter a Christian, they instinctively raise their protective shields. Why is that? Evangelical Christians vs. Non-Christians A 2019 Barna report shows that non-Christians view Evangelical Christians through […]
GAS PRICES ARE SOARING
A Biblical Response to Suffering
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Sky-rocketing prices at the pump are showing no signs of slowing down. Some experts predict that they are set to soar even higher. The national average price for a gallon of gas just hit $4.06, up a staggering 45 cents from a week ago. This is the highest level since July 2008, according to the […]
Why Ukraine Matters
A Christian, Biblical-Theological Perspective
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked a worldwide response. Within 24 hours of invading, 1,844 protestors across 60 Russian cities were detained, with over 1,000 people held in Moscow alone, according to OVD Info, a civil rights group that monitors rallies and arrests in Russia. A Christian Response Christians should be at the […]
THE ALARMING RISE OF ANTISEMITISM
A Strong and Essential Response to Hatred and Violence
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On January 2022, a gunman entered Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, during services, and took three congregants and a rabbi as hostages. The attacker reportedly demanded the release of Aafia Siddiqui, who is serving an 86-year prison sentence at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas. The standoff ended more than ten […]
