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With John 3, we have now arrived at such an important chapter of the Bible. John 3:16 is many people’s favorite verse. Because of Tim Tebow’s eye paint, it was also one of the most searched-for verses in the... Continue Reading »
It’s common in many churches to call the first year or two of a pastor’s tenure a “honeymoon” stage. The idea is that the situation is still new, and there’s often a hint that things will not always be... Continue Reading »
John’s gospel opens, as we have seen, poetically introducing us to the most important event in all of human history. The eternal Word of God, the only Son of God, has become flesh. How is it that we now... Continue Reading »
The beginning of the Gospel according to John sounds more like Genesis than the other gospels: “In the beginning … .” In fact, John uses the same opening phrase as the Greek translation of the Old Testament. Many different... Continue Reading »
Despite DNA testing, smartphones, and security cameras, eyewitness testimony still carries a lot of weight for most of us today. “I saw it with my own eyes!” is a claim we must take seriously. Either the person is lying,... Continue Reading »
It should be a truism that the most important person in Christianity is Christ. Christians derive their name from Him, pray through and to Him, worship Him, and imitate Him. The danger is in substituting a savior from our... Continue Reading »
Every classroom has at least four types of students who turn in their tests. The first group of students did well, and they know they did well. They go home ready to enjoy the weekend. A second group did... Continue Reading »
A few years ago, I walked into an assisted living facility one evening to find several workers in the hallway crying. I had come to say goodbye to my grandmother for the last time, and they had just wheeled... Continue Reading »
Like any pair of siblings, my younger brother and I fought quite a bit growing up. We clashed fiercely and frequently over the vital issues of boyhood: who crossed the line in the back seat of the car, whether... Continue Reading »
All cultures have their heroes. The stories of these heroes capture what a group holds most dear. One hero of Rome was the mythical Trojan warrior, Aeneas. When the Greeks burned down his city, Aeneas escaped with his elderly,... Continue Reading »
I take it on faith that one of the most physically grueling athletic events is an Ironman Triathlon. Competitors swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles, and finish the race by running 26.2 miles. One of the most impressive competitors... Continue Reading »
Desires, emotions, and passions can shape a person’s life in many ways. Many desires and passions cloud our judgment and take away our focus (the desire for instant wealth, the desire for revenge, the desire for escape, the desire... Continue Reading »
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