Posts tagged “Bible”
How low will you go?
When I lead small group Bible studies, we often end with “highs and lows.” We talk about a spiritual high (a blessing, sanctified choice,…
What to do with doubt
Recently, I met two women who were struggling with doubt. The first was raised in another religion but had fallen in love with a…
First thought = wrong thought?
Have you ever noticed how often your first thought is a wrong thought? Recently, I read every single passage in the Bible that mentions…
Today you have God’s blessing
Jesus had come back home to preach. He stood up and quoted the prophet Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because…
Smashing stuff in church
I recently had one of my most memorable church moments. I built a tall tower out of Legos, so strong and sturdy that the…
If he died for you, he wouldn’t lie to you
“Pastor, do you ever doubt?” I was sitting across the table from a young mother who had serious doubts about the Christian faith. I…
All Scripture is … useful, really?
“All Scripture is … useful” (2 Timothy 3:16). That’s an audacious claim. Many individual Bible passages are encouraging and inspiring and seem very useful….
Demolish the lies you believe
Back in 2013, I saw the stronghold of Corinth, the ancient fortress perched just above the Greek city where Paul planted a Christian church….
Think about the gospel
When I was studying to become a pastor, my professors would often remind me, “Preach the gospel every time.” Why were they so passionate…
A matter of faith
“Why, Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1). I am thankful that the Bible…
Our thoughts < God’s thoughts
Recently, I risked my life to prove the importance of reading the Bible. One Sunday I decided not to sit but instead stand on…
When the Bible doesn’t make sense
Have you read the Bible and said, “Yeah, I don’t get it”? That can happen. Often it’s because our sinful hearts don’t accept the…