Extreme views are always found along the outer edges of the truth. That's why they're known as extreme. Words like "all," "never," "completely," "unequivocally," "the worst," "the greatest," and their companions are signals that what you're hearing lies some distance from the truth. They're often coupled with broad generalizations, of the population or of certain … Continue reading Be Aware of Extreme Words
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Using Freedom to Serve Each Other
"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' If you bite and devour each other, watch out or your will … Continue reading Using Freedom to Serve Each Other
Holes in the Formation
An Army Ranger knows to show up at the “right place,” at the “right time,” and in the “right uniform.” As a highly-trained elite warrior, he pays attention to the smallest details; each and every one of them. Though he has executed hundreds of missions just like this one, he prepares still for the one … Continue reading Holes in the Formation
A Prayer Meeting in Louisville
I am humbled by my experiences at a prayer meeting this evening. The taxi driver was reluctant to leave me in the parking lot. The church building’s neighborhood was less than 3 miles from my hotel downtown, but it was a world away. Drugs, alcohol, prostitution, and crime were not strangers to these lots … Continue reading A Prayer Meeting in Louisville
“Don’t you know me, Philip?”
“I believe in a Divine Creator, but not in Christianity or any of the other religions of the world.” A friend recently typed this sentiment. It’s heart-breaking. Evidence of God’s creation is certainly easy to see. All around us. Nature. Our children being born. The goodness we share with each other. The love that overcomes … Continue reading “Don’t you know me, Philip?”
Everyone struggles. Talk about it.
We are all tempted. Each and every one of us. And we don’t talk about it enough. The lust of the flesh. The lust of the eyes. The pride of life. We all struggle. Every day. (1 John 2:15-17) What do we do about it? Love God more than things in this world; temporary things … Continue reading Everyone struggles. Talk about it.
Demand Virtuous Leaders
American democracy is not infallible and indestructible. The outputs of a Democratic system, by definition, are the products yielded by the will, behavior, and actions of individual citizens. Breaking it down, your government produces what you demand it to. How have you behaved? If individuals behave badly, acting selfishly and without virtue, … Continue reading Demand Virtuous Leaders
Be Still And Know
"God wants an intimate relationship with us. He is not a God who is far away; he is the God who has made us his dwelling place. We are the temple of the Lord...He comes and makes his home in us. He could not be any closer. To talk to God, we don't have to … Continue reading Be Still And Know
Bold Proclamations
Jesus is Christ, the Son of the Living God. Hey, eye-rollers! Yeah, you. How many of you rolled your eyes with reading that statement. Raise your hands! How many of you stopped reading altogether? I would say, "Raise your hands!" but you didn't stick around for the rest of this discussion. It's amazing how that … Continue reading Bold Proclamations
Daniel 10: Insight into a great spiritual war
Do you trust only what you can see? There's a great spiritual battle raging around us, generally invisible to our eyes and intangible to our hands, but real nonetheless. The forces of evil are fighting every second of every day to devour us. But take heart. Do not be afraid, as we're so often told … Continue reading Daniel 10: Insight into a great spiritual war
Be Strong & Courageous! 