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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Posted: March 24, 2025 by cjournalme
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