A Subtler Form of Obedience
Jesus washed His disciples’ feet to demonstrate that a slave isn’t above his master: “You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. Then, if I, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your… Read More
So where in the WORLD is Hell?
The “believer’s” short answer, of course, would be simple. It doesn’t matter, he’s not headed there. The Bible tells him so—or at least tradition does. And tradition isn’t afraid of levity either. Any spirited request from one to… Read More
Perfecting What’s Given
Learning Biblical Greek isn’t much different than learning to be a diesel mechanic. One doesn’t take any more effort or intellect than the other. However, some folks would have you believe otherwise. The reasons are often obvious. But… Read More
In the Presence of Many Witnesses
Leaning life skills is critical. And what dad won’t find the time to teach his son competency in that respect? After all, the School of Hard Knocks has limited enrollment and the dropout rate is high, so there’s… Read More
Most people insist a leopard never loses its spots. But it’s really just a matter of perspective. After all, a leopard himself probably doesn’t even realize he has spots unless he allows himself to see what he never… Read More
In Preparation for the Separation
We don’t always have a choice about where we put down roots. But we have a lot to say about how well they grow. Lately, I’ve become very aware of the vegetation that’s sprouting roots around me. But I’ve also… Read More
Resurrecting the Better Part
Valor is a word we don’t hear anymore. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as “great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.” But I’m not so sure discretion is always the better part of it though…. Read More
The Meat and Potatoes of Faith
Learning curves are seldom fun. But they’re almost always necessary. And becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception. It’s a skill that must be learned and developed just like a trade. For example, in his letter… Read More
Is Your Faith Too Big to Fail?
The human male is predatory by design. It’s true. As men, we demonstrate this with our thoughts, words and actions. That’s okay, though. We’re made that way for a variety of reasons—one of which is to bring home… Read More
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Last Updated: May 6, 2025 by cjournalme
When Having is Believing
It’s easy to shame the rich. If you ask someone, he’ll probably tell you how Jesus did it. After explaining the basic qualifications for inheriting eternal life to a rich man, He added yet another hoop for him… Read More