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The Scriptures Command
In the very first conversation Satan ever had with a human being, he promised there would be no consequences from disobeying the word of God. Much to the contrary, he promised some pretty great benefits. “You will be like God,” he told Eve (Gen. 3:5). We believed him, and our world plunged into misery untold. Yet the devil’s promise,
A Strange Holiday Disconnect
1977 was a banner Christmas for me, because I got a Marlin .22 rifle with scope, and a fly rod. I remember feeling the venti endorphin surge that Christmas morning. None of it was connected to Jesus. In
Making Sense of Unanswered Prayers
Twice in the gospel of Matthew, Jesus made such startling promises about prayer we wonder if He really meant them: “…truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to
The World Wants to Teach Your Kids–Get There Before It Does
God speaks to children and for children. For instance, Ephesians chapter six recycles the commandment to children that we honor our parents: 1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and
If You Won the Lotto…
What would you do with the sudden windfall of a few hundred million dollars? I’m sure the thought has crossed your mind. Assuming you won the Powerball last week, some of these things have happened already: You secured
Don’t Worry, Your Turn is Coming
We follow Jesus by going where He goes, but few people ever ask Him “Where are you going?” We assume He’s headed into financial abundance, good times, and of course at the very end of the trip, heaven.
What Does Your Jersey Say?
Even if we’re not on the field moving the ball, our jersey shows our fondness for, and commitment to a team. Sometimes a jersey can create complications. Like when someone transfers from another university and begins attending Ohio State.