Christmas – Sacred or Secular?

Christmas – Sacred or Secular?

Songs on the radio sing “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” If so, it’s because we celebrate the most wonderful event of the ages—the incarnation, when God became a man. The greatest event in history is not when …
A Pilgrim’s Perspective

A Pilgrim’s Perspective

Twice in the Bible believers are referred to as “pilgrims” (Heb. 11:13, 1 Pt. 2:11). By definition, a pilgrim is “one who journeys to a sacred place as an act of devotion.” A pilgrim is also “a traveler, wanderer, or...
Discernment: Defense Against Deception

Discernment: Defense Against Deception

We live in an age of mass deception and in an “anything goes” society. “If it feels good, do it,” is the motto of many. Evil is called good while good is called evil. When asked what the signs were …
Paul’s Persistent Prickly Problem

Paul’s Persistent Prickly Problem

Jesus never promised us trouble-free living. In fact, He predicted the opposite—“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (Jn. 16:33). The Psalmist added another dose of reality, “Many are...
Give God Your Best, Not Your Leftovers

Give God Your Best, Not Your Leftovers

A few years ago we attended a youth camp in Tennessee where the spiritual theme of the week was the word “FIRST.” The main scripture was Matthew 6:33. (It’s like saving 15% on car insurance with Geico—everybody knows...