Distorted Bible passages: 1 Timothy 6:10
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). “Luke, I am your father.” Most Star Wars…
Distorted Bible passages: Matthew 7:1
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matthew 7:1). On July 22, 2018, a 34-year-old man named Eric Stagno walked into…
Distorted Bible passages: Philippians 4:13
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). “I think I can. I think I can. I think I…
Lent: 40 days and 40 nights
The 40 days of Lent are meant to be a time of testing and teaching. Have you ever noticed how often the number 40 is mentioned in the Bible? Famous…
Repent and be baptized
God’s clear message in his Word directs us as we prepare for Jesus’ second coming. My hometown of Edna is full of sidewalks. Thanks to a grant from the great…
Feeding your faith every single day
“How can we encourage every single person in our congregation to think about Jesus every single day?” That was the question the church leadership at St. Paul’s, Plymouth, Neb., started…
Jesus’ hands are never tied
“I’m sorry, sir. There is nothing I can do. My hands are tied.” I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard that in my life. You’re on the…
Parent conversations: How can we instill gratitude in our children?
How many times have you reminded your children to say “Thank you” when they’ve received something? More than you can count, right? Why do you do it? Part of the…
Bacon-wrapped lies
Bacon makes everything better. For some, that’s a self-evident truth. I am not much of a salad eater, but salad with bacon bits is palatable. Jalapeños give me indigestion, but…