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  “Can someone carry the filth of the world in their heart and still have a genuine relationship with God?” This is Pastor John Bevere* asking the one question I knew he was going to ask. Did you not see … Continue reading →

I don’t know if I have heard the words “delayed gratification” lately. Some people don’t want to delay their gratification. They want what they want and they want it now. They are not willing to hold out for more. Let’s … Continue reading →

Late adopter: someone who is slow to use a new product, technology or idea. I guess my wife and I are late adopters. It took us a long time to purchase a GPS, long after the technology was being utilized … Continue reading →

Many of you have been there…leadership positions at your church where you have to participate in making financial decisions. I have been to many church council meetings where the largest chunk of meeting time was devoted to hand-wringing about church … Continue reading →

During a political season a few years ago, I was having a discussion with one of my best friends. A man that was running for mayor in his community was considered “rich” and that subject was brought up repeatedly in … Continue reading →

Human relationships are our context. They have to be; they are all we know. I can hear my wife now; “I have a relationship with our kitty cats.” That is not the same as a relationship with another human. The … Continue reading →

“The golden rule of understanding spiritually is not intellect, but obedience”. (Oswald Chambers) Like many Christian books, Good or God! has its share of what I call stories. It is just a way to catch attention and keep the reader … Continue reading →

In my adult Sunday school class yesterday, we had a pretty lively discussion of following the commandments and laws along with the ideas of legalism and grace. These ideas are difficult for Christians to parse out. Many strict religious laws … Continue reading →