Alone time
No matter how much of a social animal you are, no matter how much you love to spend time with friends and family, everyone needs some alone time once in…
Growing in grace and knowledge
True or false? On Oct. 30, 1517, Martin Luther went to sleep with the overall faith of a Roman Catholic and woke up on Oct. 31, 1517, with the overall…
A change of heart
Every day in a believer’s life is to be a reformation—a day for repentance. I did a search on the word reform in the Bible. I was surprised that four…
Q&A: If I struggle with trusting that my faith is real, is my faith fake?
I believe that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God and Jesus died for my sins, but I struggle with the trust that seems to come easily for others.…
Q&A: Can a person come back to faith after falling away?
Can a person come back to faith after falling away? Hebrews 6:4-6 seems to indicate that this is not the case. Let's start by looking at what Hebrews 6:4-6 says:…
When politics drives you crazy: Part 2
Remember how God blesses you through your government. When was the last time you heard or read a positive story about our government? Can you think of one? If you…
Will pray for food
A man stands at the end of an interstate off-ramp holding a cardboard sign. “Will work for food,” it pleads. It is a simple offer, but many people ignore it.…
Q&A: What comfort can be given to those who experience miscarriage?
My Christian friend was two months pregnant and miscarried. This question is nagging her: “Is my baby in heaven?” What comfort can I give her? This is one of the…
Q&A: What would Jesus think about all the different Christian denominations?
Jesus wants his church to be unified. Wouldn’t he be appalled by all the different Christian denominations? In the high priestly prayer, Jesus prays, “My prayer is not for them…