There’s a passage in the Bible that just won’t preach. Maybe it’s because “the devil’s in the pronouns.”  After all, any pastor willing to provoke the flock to Scriptural literacy is bound to open up a can of… Read More

What does it take to be bold? If we could track the human thought processes during periods of crisis or apprehension, all roads would eventually lead back to one anticipated fear:  We become bold when we perceive something… Read More

I used to think the apostle Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia was all about circumcision—perhaps the last word on whether or not Jesus Christ’s male disciples should continue to have “skin in the game.” And, to some… Read More

A tough thought is a hard dog to keep under the porch. I’m sure a lot of psychoanalysts would say that’s a good thing. Even so, we always kick that mutt back under there when he sticks his… Read More

Everybody knows foundations are important. In fact, we often take them for granted because they rarely fail.  We build upon them according to our objectives.  Some of us put a lot of thought and resources into that process…. Read More

Once in a while I uncover a gem buried outside of the Biblical texts. Gems are always priceless, especially if they’re chiseled fragments of God’s written word. And some of His people are literary artisans when it comes… Read More

Who doesn’t love justice?   Well, I certainly do—that is, as long as it’s not being dealt out to me.  What benefit would there be from retribution, however justified it might be? And what about Jesus Christ Himself?… Read More