Posts tagged “Faith”
Why did God create hell?
The 20th century was the epoch of evil. Yes, it was also a time of great advancement in technology and medicine. Yet even those…
Devoted to prayer
Okay, confession time. I stink at prayer. Stink might be a strong verb, but it’s the right one. I’ve tried prayer apps, repeating calendar…
Your sins are not like coffee grounds
It was 5:20 A.M. I was pulling out the coffeepot to pour my first cup when things went tragically awry. (I use the word…
The path to true healing goes through Christ
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the…
Reach out in love to help those impacted by abuse
“In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your…
Carry on
Following the death of Prince Philip, I read a quote from Nick Bullen, who worked with the prince for his 90th birthday celebration. “He…
Less me, more Jesus
His conception and birth were swathed in drama and miracles. He burst onto the scene at age 30, just like his famous relative Jesus,…
The names of God: Messiah/Christ
In Old Testament times, God had a unique ceremony by which he would show his choice of a spiritual leader and then invest that…
It’s in the Word
People do know a few things about God all on their own. They know he exists—every culture on earth involves stories about a power…
I’m a Christian, but . . .
“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24). I never used to understand that passage. As I get older and see the…
Live with confidence
Brittany was diagnosed with brain cancer and had 14 months to live. When the doctors told her that her death would be painful, Brittany…
If there’s no Easter, there’s no Christianity
According to Christianity, Easter is everything. As the apostle Paul says, “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is…