“OK. It’s time to turn off the TV, Xbox, and other gadgets. Leave your smart phone and iPod in your room. This is family time. It’s important that we all have some things that we do together, to help us stay connected with each other, to know what’s happening in one another’s lives, and to […]

As I was reading one of my favorite authors this morning, George MacDonald, I came across this incredible passage:

In responding to some questions of a friend this week, I had to think carefully about the Bible. I set out most of my response here for your consideration. Let me know if you agree…

Laughter. Food. Fellowship. Music, dancing, clapping. Shouting! Rejoicing and Celebrating. These are all things that God loves. Sounds like a party.

Do you remember when your child would hear your voice and turn to you with a smile? When you would say, “Jump! Daddy’s got you.” And she jumped. Or you could say, “Let’s take a walk,” and he put on his coat and waited by the door?

Baptist, Presbyterian, Holiness, Catholic, Pentecostal, Methodist, Amish, Episcopal, Lutheran, Quaker, Anglican. Orthodox and Charismatic. Can’t we all just get along?

Have you ever been approached by a guy in a trench coat with a selection of watches up his arm? “Hey, buddy! You want a deal?”

It has been said that the worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank. But how sad it is when a Christian has someone to thank, but doesn’t.

Imagine yourself a disciple of Jesus Christ. Reared in a culture centered around a long history and belief in its unique relationship to the One True God.

Have you been in your church a number of years? Or at least that kind of church? Perhaps you grew up there? You know what you believe and why? Comfortable? Maybe it’s time for a change!

Jesus Christ said, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48, NASB) Bumper stickers today proclaim, “Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.”

Churches tend to identify themselves by doctrine. Some church names clearly show this: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and on and on. Others are more subtle, eschewing any historic identifiers and referring to themselves by more generic or non-threatening names: Community, Gathering, Chapel, Fellowship, etc. Some of these churches have very detailed statements about their beliefs—doctrines—while others […]

I have written about the polarization that occurs when someone professes to hear from God. I suggested there are at least three groups: those who doubt the possibility that God speaks, those who want to know what God said, and those who wish God would speak to them.

Merriam-Webster.com gives this definition: APPRENTICE 1. a : one bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period with a view to learning an art or trade b : one who is learning by practical experience under skilled workers a trade, art, or calling

When children are small, grandparents love to hold the little hands and converse mindlessly while slowly walking, almost oblivious to sights and sounds. It doesn’t matter the topic or the place. Mostly.

I’ve been involved in many religious discussions over the years. Sometimes I’ve started them. Just to prove a point or impress people with what I know. But winning an argument and leading others to the Truth are two very different things.