Please explain: Why can’t I make a decision to believe in Jesus?
Why can't I make a decision to believe in Jesus? “If y'all ever find a possum and it looks lost, just point his nose in the direction of the closest…
Q&A: Why do we pray, “Lead us not into temptation,” if God can’t tempt us?
Why do we pray, “Lead us not into temptation”? I thought God can’t tempt us. In the Lord's Prayer, “Lead us not into temptation” follows immediately after “Forgive us our…
Please explain: Is it true that God will never give us more than we can handle?
Is it true that God will never give us more than we can handle? I've lost count of how many times I’ve heard someone recite what seems to be a…
Please explain: Why is the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead so important?
Why is the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead so important? Have you ever played the game in which you had to look at a group of items…
Please explain: What sets Old Testament Israel apart from other people?
What is the difference between God’s love for Old Testament Israel and his love for other people? Our boat slipped out of the harbor just before dawn. We were coming…
Remembering the Jordan
Join a child as her father shares his memories of crossing the Jordan. “Father, did someone stack those stones?” You were waiting for your daughter to ask this question. Your…
Please explain: Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting?
Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting? Picking up a family favorite from the dessert section in the grocery store can’t be a…
No fear of bad news
You can’t escape it. Bad news is everywhere. Open the newspaper or turn on the TV, and the bad news will come at you with full force—about the economy; a…
We have faith
“Now these three remain: faith, hope and love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). He hugged his son and said, “I have faith in you.” And he did. With an important game ahead,…