In Search of a Confident Faith
– J. P. Moreland and Klaus Issler. IVP Books. “…written out of their concern for the lack of clarity as to what faith is, why it exists and how to grow in it. Filled with real-life stories and examples, the book not only provides solid answers to these issues, but also encourages readers to believe,
Between Heaven and Hell
A Dialog Somewhere Beyond Death with John F. Kennedy, C. S. Lewis & Aldous Huxley – Peter Kreeft. InterVarsity Press. “On November 22, 1963, three great men died within a few hours of each other: C. S. Lewis, John F. Kennedy and Aldous Huxley. All three believed, in different ways, that death is not the
My Date with the Christian Bookstore
Due to the torrential downpours we’ve been experiencing as a result of Tropical Storm Fay, my husband and I have been trying to intersperse our evenings with quick errands or outings to curb our cabin fever. Last night, we went to our local Christian bookstore. I honestly don’t frequent Christian bookstores very often, normally opting
Be Still
In 1988, National Geographic photographer Eric Valli received both national and international recognition for his effort in securing an amazing photograph which he entitled, “Honey Hunters.” The photograph was of a jungle nomad named Mani Lal gathering honey in the Himalayan foothills where the world’s largest honeybee takes shelter. What made this such an adventurous
Meeting with a Giant
A few weeks ago I was able to spend the day with Warren and Betty Wiersbe. Since we are hundreds of miles apart and they rarely travel these days, it was a special joy to see them. Jim McBride and I were in Nebraska for a Fireproof screening and spent most of the day with
A Gift of Peace and Rest
(originally appeared in Songs in the Night, may not be reprinted without permission of 2ProphetU.com) He stood in the busy marketplace in Capernaum, and everybody knew who He was. He was Jesus of Nazareth, the teacher, the healer. And He looked at the crowd as they rushed here and there, just the way the crowds
Raising a Generation of Kids with Godly Wisdom
(from the series, “Family Focus”) by Michael Catt Selected Proverbs; Ephesians 5:3-14 I. You must be wise to live a life pleasing to God.a) A person’s ocncept of reality and truth determines his beliefs.b) A person’s beliefs shape his values.c) A person’s values drive his actions. II. The wise walk as children of light.a) Expect
"I would consider pastoral malpractice among the greatest treasons a minister can commit against the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, it is practiced weekly without inhibition. What do I mean by pastoral malpractice? I mean ministers who stand and preach a gospel other than God's rightful need for punitive justice against our sin and His wrath being appeased by pouring out upon Christ judgment intended for us. He in turn sets us in right legal standing before Himself, through faith in what Jesus has done, while simultaneously giving to us His holy righteousness. Regrettably, too many evangelical churches have become centers for motivational speaking where congregants learn that "God helps those who help themselves;" that sin is something that keeps us from reaching our full potential, not an infinite offense against the Creator who demands from His creation unblemished righteousness." - Thom Rainer
Preaching
"The moment slothfulness begins, that moment dangers stand thick among us." - Anonymous Puritan Writer
Laziness
Tony Snow’s Testimony
Blessings arrive in unexpected packages—in my case, cancer. Those of us with potentially fatal diseases—and there are millions in America today—find ourselves in the odd position of coping with our mortality while trying to fathom God’s will. Although it would be the height of presumption to declare with confidence What It All Means, Scripture provides
Libraries Ban MySpace and Facebook
(by Terrence O’Brien, USA Today, July 28, 2008) Poor libraries — they just want to fill our kids’ heads with porn and violence. Is that so wrong? First, libraries were forced to start filtering out obscene content in 2000. Then came the Patriot Act, which granted the government the right to examine the books you
Church Growth?
(adapted from an article by J. Gerald Harris, The Christian Index, Volume 187, Number 6) George Mitrovich, a member of First United Methodist Church in San Diego and active in Wesleyan renewal efforts, has stated that membership in the United Methodist Church in America has declined by nearly three million members in the past 30