Dear Family,
How in God’s Name does Jesus—the life of Jesus—leave the realm of fantasy, religion and myth as a biblical character to one of reality, truth, knowing, and a daily awareness of His impact?
If the Gospel is truly “the Power of God”, and if it is to have its full impact on what that power is directed at—our brains, the Gospel must become something we know, and we must know why
1 Corinthians 13
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails.
When I was a young Christian, I loved
Dear Family,
I just finished watching an MSNBC documentary focusing on Dr. Conrad Murray and his role in Michael Jackson’s later life and death.
In the wake of Jackson’s death, and the trial of his physician Dr. Murray, we learned some things about the frame of mind of the late pop star and those surrounding him.
Jackson believed he was chosen by God to change the world. What pressure he must
This morning I was having my regular morning conversation with Richard Mull.
As usual, I learned something.
Richard told me, “After listening to ‘The Faith of God’ series for the third time, I’ve made a decision. I am giving up my own righteousness!”
Now I have known Richard Mull for almost 20 years. And believe me when I tell you that he gave up his own righteousness long before
“So help me God” was not in the oath of office as George Washington took that oath when he was inaugurated as the first President of the United States. It was added by Washington himself at the end of taking the actual oath. Although it has never been officially added to the oath, every President since Washington has also included the phrase at its conclusion.
What are they giving oath
Surviving Christianity
Throughout my life I have watched young talented people giving full expression to their respective gifts as they looked to the future and what promise it may hold.
Thinking back on them puts a smile on my face and causes me to reflect on what growing up was like for me.
Perhaps you can relate.
I spent my entire life inhibited, afraid, self-conscious, guilt-ridden, and ashamed.