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Whenever I encounter the question, “What are your favorite books?” I am always reluctant to mention the Bible. While I understand and appreciate why Christians mention Scripture, I hesitate to evaluate Scripture because Scripture evaluates me (James 1:23-24). Whether... Continue Reading »
9/11. Apollo 11. Pearl Harbor. Appomattox. Yorktown. These names and places refer to events that determined the course of American history. To live before and then after these events probably felt like living in a different country. I wonder... Continue Reading »
Several years ago, I got a call from my mother that my grandmother was about to pass away. Late one evening, I drove to the assisted living facility where she was living, and I noticed as I went in... Continue Reading »
I’ve never been a vocal enthusiast for the NBA, especially as professional sports have become increasingly political. From time to time, however, I do enjoy watching clips of great players. Despite the fact that I rarely pulled for him,... Continue Reading »
I am told that rates of depression are higher in the winter months, especially in northern regions where the days are so short. Sunlight, or the lack thereof, affects our moods. We need physical light. When He inspired the... Continue Reading »
Leadership matters. As a society, we know this. When things go well, we praise the leader. When things go badly, we blame the leader. We’re certainly not always fair to these leaders — but, whether deserved or undeserved, we... Continue Reading »
If you’ve ever tried to discern God’s call on your life, it can be just as helpful knowing what your gifts aren’t as knowing what they are. I realized early on in my life that God did not call... Continue Reading »
As we enter 2022, Christians in the United States face quite a few challenges. Bitter political divisions have entered our nation. We’ve experienced a pandemic for almost two years, and disagreements over how to respond have been angry and... Continue Reading »
I have always found the Greek myth of Sisyphus fascinating in a disturbing sort of way. In the story, the gods punish Sisyphus for cheating death twice. They force the recently deceased and legendary king of Corinth to roll... Continue Reading »
The second coming of Christ is one of those issues that can easily divide Christians. On the one hand, some believers are so fascinated with Christ’s return that it can become an obsession. I think of the books of... Continue Reading »
As we have worked our way through 1 Thessalonians, Paul’s example shows us the importance of a spiritual mentor. Paul was, in a sense, a spiritual father to the Thessalonians. He shared the gospel with them, resulting in their... Continue Reading »
I don’t believe that God has given mountains the ability to think, act, or voluntarily make life difficult for hikers, but if He has, then there’s a mountain just outside of Cosby, Tenn., that has bested me several times.... Continue Reading »
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