How the Christian can open doors for sharing the gospel effectively
Closing verses of Paul’s letter to the Colossians offer us practical advice for relating well to those who don’t follow Christ.
Why would Paul suffer and sacrifice for people he didn’t know?
Paul’s commitment to people he’d never met sets the standard for our lives of sacrificial service.
Have you considered how people react when someone mentions your name?
With your name comes your reputation. And your reputation is formed by factors that may have little to do with what some people think is most important.
What would Jesus wear? It’s a question about your spiritual closet
Sometimes I like an old garment best. But usually it just doesn’t work to mix the old with the new, spiritually as well as physically.
Our call to the gospel includes the challenge of embracing diversity
God’s creation displays dazzling variety in all of life. And he promises to see that same diversity among his people in Heaven. Our challenge: do we see it here on earth?
An overheard prayer with measurements I just cannot comprehend
It’s probably wrong to eavesdrop on another’s prayer, but I think Paul wants us to hear—and repeat—his prayer in Ephesians 3.
All of us know about death, but there is life many have not discovered
We all know more about death than we’d like, but Paul talks about a different kind of death, a death some don’t realize they’ve experienced, a death everyone can escape.
The automobile accident that taught me—and my father—about God
Some remember how hard a no-power-assisted turn can be if you do it with one hand. My other hand was around my girlfriend’s shoulder when I made the turn. I did fine until I hit the pothole that jarred the car into a short cement post.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, & all that is within me, bless his name
The worship that changed me as a youth still challenges me now. I’m encouraged to pause and “bless the Lord” every day.
The apostle gave a continuous improvement program for every believer
Paul had heard good things about the Ephesians, and he gave them a plan for growing even more.
When we catch someone in transgression, how should we respond?
Do we hear more about transgressions today because we ENJOY learning about others’ failings? And if so, how does this contrast with the Bible’s counsel for dealing with another’s sin?
The ancient prophet shows us how to stand up to evil even today
We might think Hezekiah deserved an easy time, but hardship came to him like it comes to all of us.
No matter our age, we can have impact by taking up Kingdom duties
I think about age differently now that I’m older. But I realize that some opportunities and responsibilities are as fresh for me now as ever.
How to know when you really should try for the ‘aloof’ award
It’s not a word we’d usually want to describe ourselves. But the Bible gives one circumstance when “aloof” is exactly how we should be!
What should we remember when we obey ‘Remember your leaders’?
Of all the “to-dos” in Hebrews 13, here is one that could encourage and direct us most.
Just as Isaiah would not keep still, we must break the silence for those in need
God speaks through us in many ways besides words. Now is the time for us to act.
How to run your final lap, before your move to the bleachers
The throng contains more names than we can possibly list. And someday we will join them.
When we’re wondering what’s wrong, we may look in the wrong place
It’s easy to believe our problems are God’s fault. But maybe we need to turn the looking glass on ourselves.
Why we can rise above our reaction to the events of a long time ago
Isaiah spoke to a generation that had trouble believing his promises for the future. And he offered hope that extends even to us today.
Your name may not appear in Hebrews 11, but your story is there
As we respond to the promises of God, we complete the stories of the Bible heroes we hold dear—and we become heroes to someone in our lives, too.