Christian unity in spite of global diversity
When we speak of the global church of Christ, the apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Corinth offers a helpful point of...
Joy to the (sub-atomic) world
The holiday season is upon us, and 2020 has been rough. If you are anything like me, you have spent this year in a...
Foolishness or faith
This might rank near the top of a list of foolish decisions made by people in the Bible. But he was one of God’s...
Knowing the Holy Spirit
You could tell me that your eight-year-old granddaughter is cute, smart and generous. Or you could show me her photo looking disappointed that she’s...
Power to do the impossible
One of Jesus’ most startling statements is found in John 14:12: “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works...
Confessing God
Hear, O people:
The LORD our God, the LORD is one!
Almighty in power,
perfect in wisdom,
righteous in judgment,
overflowing in steadfast love.
The LORD is our Sovereign,
who reigns...
Promises, puzzles and Pentecost
Pentecost, a 50-day time span beginning Easter Sunday, celebrates culminated promises and a new beginning. The story of Pentecost in Acts 2 contains some...
Self control: Can we master ourselves?
“Put on your brakes!” I remember saying those words to my young son years ago. A lot. He needed no encouragement to take risks,...