The Paradox of the Cross
The cross of Christ is the greatest of all paradoxes. It was the most tragic event in the history of the world, yet the most wonderful thing that ever happened. It was the saddest...
Down to Only One Fear
We need not fear:
Economic Collapse. Whether the breaking of Social Security, a major stock market crash, the mounting U.S. debt, recession, the real estate bubble bursting, bankruptcy, out of control inflation, or job losses....
The Same Seed, The Same Plant
The seed is the Word of God (Luke 8:11).
It makes no difference how long that seed has been stored. Even if it was preserved from a crop a thousand years ago, wherever and whenever...
God is Pruning Me
God loves me. God delivers me. God sustains me. God listens to me. God prunes me?
The Historical Jesus
There is more evidence for the historicity of Jesus of Nazareth (c. 4 bc–ad 30) than any other person of antiquity.
There are more than 5,500 Greek manuscripts and thousands of copies of the New...
Big Boys Don’t Cry
So we tell little boys when they fall. Then they read in their Bibles that Jesus wept. Does that mean He was a “sissie?” No. One has to consider the reason for the tears....
Why Do Bad Things Happen?
The most commonly asked question about God—which has been called the “Achilles Heel” of Christianity—is, “Why does a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering in His world?”
Make Jesus Your Banker
Newspaper headlines read: “FDIC Must Rescue Major Banks;” “Embezzlement and Fraud;” “Insurance Companies File for Bankruptcy;” “Stock Market Takes a Tumble.”
One wonders, “Is there financial security today? Where can I put my money and...
The Emptiness of Unbelief
Sometimes it is helpful to see what life looks like from another’s viewpoint. Bertrand Russell, a renowned philosopher and avowed atheist, said this about humanity:
“His origin, his growth, his hopes and fears, his loves...
John’s Seven Signs
The book of John focuses on seven of Jesus’ miracles, and a careful study of each can provide us with principles of encouragement.
Disappointments? Remember when Jesus addressed an embarrassing moment, turning the water into...