Another common and well-meaning misuse of scripture occurs when people claim “God will not allow you to face anything that you cannot endure.” This claim is used to comfort those going through tough times. It’s a nice thought, … Continue reading
We’ve all heard the warning, “Never pray for patience, because God gives it to you by putting you in situations where you have to be patient.” This warning is easily understood. The only way to learn to be … Continue reading
This week I’ve been looking at 2 Timothy 3:1-9. The LEB version of this passage says: “But know this, that in the last days difficult times will come, for people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, … Continue reading
I’ve gone back to Ecclesiastes for my devotional time in the mornings. This morning I read chapter 8, verse 11 (LEB), “Because sentence against an evil deed is not carried out quickly, the heart of humans fills up within … Continue reading
The issue of temptation is deeply rooted in Christian faith and ethics. We have a strong view of morality and believe temptation to sin to be our common lot. Scripture teaches we are all guilty of sin (Rom … Continue reading
A while back I was asked by a young man to answer the following questions: “Is it a fallacy to say there’s no such thing as an objective truth because if that were true it would be an … Continue reading
Many Christians espouse the view that all telling of untruths is lying and lying is always, in all circumstances, immoral and wrong. Let’s begin here and address several issues. Of course, as Christians, we can’t just stop with … Continue reading
Micah 6:8 NIV: “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” This passage, one of … Continue reading
Send to Kindle“Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, … Continue reading
Recently, I was at a conference in Tampa with representatives of churches and ministries from all over the world. At one point an evangelist got up to address the assembly. While bemoaning a too common lack of boldness … Continue reading