Posts tagged “Bible”
Truth and consequences
Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “My kingdom is…
Wrong directions
This past May a woman in Ontario was driving at night. She claimed she didn’t have good visibility, but she listened to whatever direction…
Rest and grow in God’s Word
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened…
Science and spirituality
The year 1969 marked one of science’s greatest achievements. Maybe you remember the details—a 6.2 million pound rocket blasted American astronauts into space at…
Scientific or spiritual?
I got an email from a Christian chemistry major: “How can I believe in creation and yet learn the science that directly contradicts such…
God and the preacher
“Hey, Preacher, why so glum?” “Nothing I’m doing seems to be working. People aren’t coming to church. Money is tight. There’s conflict at meetings….
Why believe the Bible?
“Why do you believe the Bible?” the skeptic asks. “Because it’s God’s Word,” the Christian replies. “Says who?” the skeptic responds. “Says the Bible,”…
Collectivity
Swiss psychologist Carl Jung (1875–1961) made important contributions to the field of psychology. He laid a foundation for understanding different personality types by classifying…
Dismiss or discuss?
As a teenager who read the Bible cover to cover, I had lots of questions about God. What does that mean? But how could…
I want to be this tree
A leafy tree casting its summer shade over a tranquil lake or meandering stream is my favorite heart-image—a picture that’s taken root in my…
Thank heaven for young women
The Equal Rights Amendment says, “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any…
Tap into your willpower
“Habits eat willpower for breakfast.”—John Ortberg I was 33 years old when I completely gave up on the concept of New Year’s resolutions. I…