Many of us today have reservations about miracles. I do. Now, I have no trouble believing in miracles. At the same time, I know that many people influence miracles and use them to their advantage. One time I attended a large rally for a well-known evangelist. There was a time during his message that…
The gospel has power, but also wants your commitment. Read Numbers 30:2
Someone once said that hell is getting what you asked for. We’re sure we know what we want. We know what’s best. At least, that’s our assumption. And maybe that’s worked out for us a time or two. But it all makes me think of James and John. In Mark, they ask Jesus to…
Let God do the healing–you do the listening. Read 1 John 5:15
Seven days without God makes one weak. That’s what we call bumper-sticker theology. Cutesy maxims aren’t always the best way to illustrate our understanding of God. But sometimes they stick so well it’s hard to not use them. This one does relate to a biblical passage. The prophet Samuel is the last leader of…
Be happy because you have a new day. Read Lamentations 3:22-23