If we can cover over deep pain with an attitude of ‘it’s meaningless to look for reasons’ then why do we lament ? Why do we have such deep empathy or a righteous anger over suffering? If suffering has no purpose, reason or meaning then why long for sympathy, mercy, hope OR be soothed by... Continue Reading

“Blessed” should not be available on Facebook as a momentary “feeling,” but as an unchanging status. Biblical blessing is abundant and enduring. We are to understand that God is the generous Giver of blessing; it is not for us to decide whether or when we are blessed.     After resisting the time-consuming temptations of... Continue Reading

Those hurts we experience in our lives reach deep. They can threaten to embitter us or immobilize us. But our focus is not backward; it is forward – on Christ. Our strength is not inward; it is outward – on Christ.   How can we possibly get over traumatic events in our own lives? “I... Continue Reading

At what point are the losses from the shutdown greater than the losses from COVID-19 itself? Considering this question comes not from a cold heart, but a warm one. We need to remember the invisible victims and consider their needs, too, as we decide the best course of action.   I do not hate my... Continue Reading

Trials test us and reveal where we are both week in faith and the implementation of His prescriptions (James 1:2-4). We must change our thinking to have lasting change of behavior. Instead of focusing outward behavior, transforming the mind through disciplining it by meditation on God’s Word is essential.   Our Reality A friend told... Continue Reading

We can be confident that if it is not expressed in God’s Word then it is not something by which we can, or should, be bound. We do well whenever somebody says ‘Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!’ to examine the Scriptures like the Bereans to see if what they say is... Continue Reading

Arguing for limited government—especially related to matters of faith—isn’t just a right we enjoy as American citizens; it’s a right we enjoy as heavenly citizens. While Christians should be reminded of their duties to be subject to governing authorities, civil magistrates should be reminded of their duties as well.   During this unusual season of... Continue Reading

It appears we still prefer to stick our mammon-fattened fingers into our cloth ears, denying even the possibility that God might be saying something to us. We prefer to be told there is no explanation and no hope (outwith ourselves), rather than admit we are helpless and cry out to the God who offers both... Continue Reading

It’s one thing to know about Jesus, even to understand how all the pieces of Scripture fit together. The evidence is important, but it’s never enough. At some point, you need that moment in which not only do you see, but you really see and you believe.   Big Idea: Move beyond not understanding to... Continue Reading

In the situation in which we all currently find ourselves, crushed spirits may indeed be a dominant personality trait. It was fun for awhile being able to sleep in on a weekday morning, or not have to get dressed to impress. But for many the second mortgage payment has been missed, the business has had... Continue Reading