We live in a throw-away world. Technology and competition are the culprits, but there’s actually an economic upside: Disposable products usually don’t cost as much—notwithstanding the consequence of inflation. Unfortunately though, the value of a life also seems… Read More
It started back in the sixties. I was a teenager. The winds of change were beginning to blow through, and many of our congregations were about to experience a remarkable paradigm shift. When the dust settled, some of… Read More
Jesus never made any idle threats. But He always demanded accountable behavior from His disciples. A good example of this can be found in the dusty files of Bible passages you’ll probably never hear anyone preach about: “Do… Read More
Competing for love is a natural consequence of living. And the fiercest contests have always revealed themselves in human relationships. Love is the binding agent of familial and romantic ventures. It’s what makes the world go round. And… Read More
Some actually believe that sovereignty is a political construct that’s incompatible with being a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. But nothing could be further from the truth. Freedom has its basis in the Word of God and cannot… Read More
Accountability is that thing we either love or hate. It’s the two-edged sword we choose to wield willfully or avoid at all costs. Its significance is forced on the young boy, but its shackles are loosened as he… Read More
A man fits everything into boxes. When it’s out of the box, it has his full attention, but when he puts it back in, it’s out of sight and out of mind. Women hate that, but it seems… Read More
Any faithful disciple of Jesus Christ will testify to the trials of being one. He knows there are barriers to cross. But if I don’t actually comprehend why His “good news” is so good, then I probably won’t… Read More
It’s only human to make a mess of things. The problem is, we’ve become conditioned to try to fix them by seeking remedies from the people we’ve elected to serve us—not clean up after us! The result? We’ve… Read More
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Last Updated: December 29, 2024 by cjournalme
Don’t Regret the Sweat
We’ve become people who are ashamed to sweat. But it’s not just because we think sweat stinks. There’s also an unfounded stigma of low social status attached to the man who owes his existence to hard physical labor…. Read More