I grew up in a religious group in which people claimed to have the gift of prophecy. They were not prophets, but their bold declarations penetrated quiet times in the services …
Is There a Purpose for the Law Today?
In his letter to the Ephesian believers, Paul argued that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, apart from any legalistic requirements (Eph. 2:8-9). Years earlier Paul had shared this …
Peace Buried Deep In The Heart of My Soul
Peace. The hippies sang about it. Congress tries to legislate it. And the United Nations wants to mediate it. And yet, in 2016, we look at our world and, if we are honest with ourselves, we see that our generation is no closer to achieving peace than any of the previous generations were. Civil war rages in Syria. ISIS wreaks havoc on all who stand in their way throughout the Middle East. Race riots and school shootings have erupted in the United States.
Mike's Story (Lam. 3:22-23)
It was a day like any other to begin with. Our daughter Alison drove our youngest grandson Micah to school. Caleb, our oldest grandson went to work. We (John & …
All Things New (Rev. 21:5)
Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new” (Rev. 21:5). New Year’s symbolizes a chance to start anew. It’s a time when many people …
The Incarnation: Grace Upon Grace (John 1:16)
I think that too often when we look at the Law in the Old Testament we, as Christians today, consider it a burden. The Law is something we don’t understand …
