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

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