The Real Root of All Evil

Mark 7:20–22 “What comes out of a person — that defiles him. For from within, out of people’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders, adulteries, greed, evil actions, deceit, promiscuity, stinginess, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness.” Mark 4:24 “Pay attention to what you hear …” In the list of things that defile us – […]Read more »

Bring It On … To Scripture

Mark 4:24–25 “Consider carefully what you hear,” Jesus continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.” (NIV) This enigmatic observation by Jesus follows the parables of the seeds and the […]Read more »

Life Upgrade Cost-Benefit Ratio

Isaiah was a priest with cushy state-supported job. But he turned his back on prestige to become a prophet when God called. Saul was a silver-spoon spoiled Hebrew kid with a Harvard-level education and a lucrative position with the Pharisees. He literally had it all. But he turned his back on power, wealth, and status […]Read more »

Can You Be a Christian and Not Go to Church?

[featured-img] This week’s question is one of the most prevalent queries I’ve received. It’s been asked by avid golfers, fishermen (and women), and a number of others who weren’t really “into” attending church. “Can’t I be a Christian without going to church?” Once upon a time, I used to believe, “Yes indeed, you can be […]Read more »

Day 27, Acts 27

[featured-img] Acts 27:12, 37 “The majority decided we should sail on. … Altogether there were 276 of us on board.” There are a number of great Aha!’s in this chapter and it was hard to pick just one. For instance, the majority vote that resulted in a sinking ship. From cover to cover in the […]Read more »