The gospel in me and through me!
Humans love to justify themselves. We are great at looking at people around us, noting their failures, and observing how much we are better. This tendency displays itself in particular when it comes to “bad” sins. We all know that … Read More
The parable of the prodigal son is one of the most familiar passages in Scripture. There is good reason for this. Jesus provides a brilliant masterpiece of storytelling that is rich with meaning and application. But what most people think … Read More
I remember a time in my childhood when a teacher asked me about a mess that wasn’t cleaned up. In fear of wrath and the consequences, I lied about my responsibility and denied my knowledge. The temptation to deny our actions … Read More
So much of our lives is spent comparing costs. Whether it’s the price of gas or the price of eggs, we know what it means to “count the cost.” It’s not uncommon to find myself explaining to my five and … Read More
Imagine getting an invitation to dinner with the President. How would you respond? Most of us would make time for that. Imagine turning him down, saying you need to go test drive a new car or to celebrate your two-month … Read More
The death of Christ is one of the most climactic moments in the Bible. It stands as the most horrifying yet beautiful act of love the world has ever known. The atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross changed everything, … Read More
Most people live their lives to gain more power and authority. Despite language that speaks of other’s good, people often desire power to better themselves. This reality bears out in the rise up the corporate ladder. We also see this … Read More
When we read or hear about the faults of others, it seems so glaringly obvious. “How could someone make that mistake?” “What were they thinking?” These are a couple of questions we might readily or subconsciously ask. It is especially … Read More
Self-centeredness is a common human problem. It focuses our attention on ourselves and causes us to ignore others. When we ignore others, we ignore their problems, and we fail to show compassion. When Jesus came to earth, He never gave … Read More
A couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed hearing from our conference speaker, Dr. David Saxon, who highlighted various Baptist preachers throughout history. One such preacher is well known by many for authoring his famous and beloved book, “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” … Read More