Posts tagged “Truth”
God works for good
“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose”…
God + man = Jesus (and really good news!)
Ready for a mental workout? Then read the lyrics of this classic Christmas carol—“Christ, by highest heaven adored/Christ, the everlasting Lord/late in time behold…
Is Christianity all talk, or can you trust it?
I’m sitting in the class of one of my favorite professors. He’s tall with a voice that matches his size. For weeks, I’ve been…
Reexamining “Doubting Thomas”
Have you ever thought the disciple Thomas got a bad rap? Because he wanted proof of Jesus’ resurrection, he was dubbed a nickname that…
The person teaching you
“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons” (1 Timothy…
Worthy of whatever
Phil Wickham’s modern rendition of “Away in a Manger” ends with some stirring lyrics about worshiping Jesus for all the days of his life…
The way and the where
The other day in a sermon-inspired experiment, I asked Siri, “Give me the directions.” Can you guess what she said back? Without missing a…
Jesus’ most offensive metaphor?
Jesus’ words don’t get much more offensive than this: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will…
God’s test
Kids test their parents all the time. How many times can they say, “Mom, Mom, MOM!” until she answers? How long can they play…
We need a doctor
“Why do churches talk about sin? Wouldn’t it be better to focus on God’s love?” Have you ever wondered that? If you have, you’re…
God’s intentions, not mine
It can be discouraging to be a Christian in today’s social and political culture. We are pressured not to express our faith or God’s…
Sing with your heart (and your head)
I love worship music. But I also find worship music incredibly dangerous. Why? Because there’s something powerful about the harmonies and rhythms of music…