Posts tagged “Faith”
To forgive or not to forgive: A case study
Two men. One an Old Testament prophet, chosen by God to preach repentance and mercy to a tough crowd. One a New Testament believer,…
Friends with the world?
Ever heard of Simeon Stylites? Back in the a.d. 400s, Simeon decided the world was a spiritually dangerous place to live. So he constructed…
Pattern recognition
I’m looking forward to the changing of the guard. I’m hoping that young people who aren’t jaded by tribalism will go into church work…
The biggest threat to your soul
Recently, a Christian blogger went public with a lifestyle that many Christians would consider a sin. In her post, she wrote, “What the world…
The prayer of a struggling believer
Father, I’m struggling right now. My heart is heavy, and I don’t even fully understand what I’m feeling. I know I’ve messed up. I’ve…
Can children believe in Jesus?
Do you know what kind of people really impress Jesus? Children. Little children. Even infants. They don’t overanalyze. Their brains don’t get in the…
Do you have a spiritual house cleaner?
For Christmas, my husband contacted a friend who has a cleaning business and surprised me with six months of housecleaning. Now, before I get…
What am I—chopped liver?
“Hey! I’m talking to you!” I wonder how many frustrated parents have burst out those words to a sullen teenager. Has that phrase ever…
Foolish wise men
Wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his…
We’re only as sick as our secrets
Over the last few years, a number of high-profile Christians have been caught in scandals. Most recently, it’s been reported that the late apologist…
Look for fullness
I’d like you to think about something I’m wrestling with. How do you see the Bible? Is it half empty, or is it full?…
Stubbornly holding on
When my son, Harrington, was younger, he loved crawling into his mama’s lap. He’d look up at me as he played, I’d put my…