Posts tagged “Truth”
Jesus was a baby … for YOU
When you hear the name Jesus, what picture pops into your head? Maybe you envision a famous painting of a Caucasian-looking Jesus that you…
This same Jesus . . .
I once read a story about a woman who couldn’t recognize anyone once that person left the room and came back in. She couldn’t…
Your problems are not outside of you
For the past 30 years or so, the self-esteem movement has preached one message: You are wonderful just the way you are. That sounds…
Value of conviction
If you tell someone, “I believe the Bible. I value what God values,” you can be mocked, targeted, and called awful names. It’s hard….
Gentle rain
I was listening to an agronomist talk about the relative infrequency of gentle rains. He had data showing we are getting more and more…
As sweet as honey
Psalm 12 speaks about untrustworthiness in human relationships, but the psalmist starkly contrasts the words and communication we receive from God. It’s a very…
How can it be?
A few years ago, three songwriters handed Lauren Daigle, a Christian artist, some lyrics they wanted her to consider for a new song. The…
Be a connoisseur of Christ
Do you love coffee? I sure do! As a mom of young kids, coffee is vital to my energy levels, but I really love…
America needs a conscience
America needs a conscience. We’re in a moment that’s begging for a leader with integrity who can help us form a national conscience out…
Healed
Dumb mosquito. It bit me, and a week later I was flat on my back. My temperature shot up to 104 degrees. An ice…
Comfort and confront
I’m so glad the doctor told me the bad news. Back in the year 2000, I suffered a traumatic injury during a soccer game….
The urgency of evangelism
One afternoon I was staring at the screen of my laptop, trying to come up with a sermon theme for an upcoming message on…