What is the Role of Works in the Christian Faith?
“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith—and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians Continue Reading
What, Exactly, is the Golden Rule, and Does It Really Apply to Today?
Shortly after Francis became Pope, he came to the United States for an official visit. Part of his visit was to speak to a joint session of the United States Continue Reading
How Can I Love Myself in Christ?
“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord” (Leviticus 19:18) “The second is this: ‘Love Continue Reading
What Does It Mean to be Fruit-Filled? — Part 2
Next, we come upon the facet of kindness. Kindness is the doing of little things in little ways that reflect the character of God. We demonstrate the love of Christ Continue Reading
What Does It Mean to be Fruit-filled? — Part 1
Growing up in the city, I never really felt the need to distinguish between trees. (Granted, in El Paso we didn’t have that many trees to begin with, but that’s Continue Reading
Self-control or Spirit-control?
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Galatians 2:20 “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a Continue Reading
What Does It Mean to be Compassionate?
“This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. Continue Reading
How Do We Do Reconciliation?
When George W. Bush became president, he did so with the narrowest of wins. His opponent, Al Gore, won the popular vote by about 450,000 votes, but Pres. Bush won Continue Reading
Do Christians Have Rights?
“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build Continue Reading
Why Do We Do What We Do?
Many years ago, I read a story of a newlywed couple. She was preparing a ham for their first Sunday dinner as a married couple in their new home, and Continue Reading