When I say “idol”, you say—what? It’s amazing how casually this term has infiltrated our culture—and even our hearts. Entertainment stars are now literally dubbed “idols”; celebrities of all types are revered as being a breed above the common man with opinions of...
My dad was a great storyteller, and some of his best stories were about growing up in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Dad always seemed to have a sparkle in his eye that shined brighter whenever he told stories of his youth. We especially loved the ones that involved the...
Devoted to God and Christ: God has always been devoted to His people, and He wants His people to be devoted to Him. One of the ways God expresses the obligation His people have to Him, and the love and devotion they should show Him, is by referring to them as His...
The Need for Unity in the Church Sources vary widely on how many Christian denominations there are in the world, but a conservative estimate is over 20,000 and some estimates are over 40,000. Of course some of those “denominations” are quite small. Furthermore, some...
Frequently I encounter Christians who are not connected to others in their faith-walk, or at least not connected in any real and genuine way. For years I too lived like that. Disappointed and disillusioned with church and ministry leadership, I slowly stepped away....
My experience has taught me that when it comes to people and their particular coffee, there is a wide variety of likes and dislikes. The true purists like their coffee black and bold, while others may adulterate theirs with cream, sugar or some other concoction like...
