Is Karma Biblical?
In the old TV show, “Maude,” Bea Arthur’s character had a saying she used when someone did or said something she didn’t like. When the event happened, Maude would fix Continue Reading
How Does the Bible Deal with Mortality?
I have been confronting my mortality over the past few weeks. A beloved aunt died a couple of weeks ago. She was like a mother to me. Then, over the Continue Reading
Does the Bible Allow Name-calling?
When we were children, we were all taught the little rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Even as we were learning it, Continue Reading
What Does the Bible Say about Racism?
About a year ago, I wrote a column for the Waco Tribune-Herald’s sports department (it can be read at https://www.wacotrib.com/sports/glynn-beaty-baseball-s-leisurely-pace-equates-to-a-cure/article_40823d5d-dd7c-56a9-86ee-16242a302ef6.html). The column was basically stating why I’m not a fan Continue Reading
What Does the Bible Say About Children?
“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have Him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, ‘Let the Continue Reading
Why Do So Many Reject Christianity?
I was born in El Paso and lived there until I was 14 years old. I grew up eating and enjoying Mexican food that far surpassed any other. When my Continue Reading
How Should Believers Respond to Sin in our World?
Isn’t it fun watching the news these day? I realize that news always points out the oddities of the world. The old saying, “Dog bites man isn’t news; man biting Continue Reading
The Smug Christian
When I was a teenager, I came up with a really corny joke. I’ve shared it with a few people. No one has suggested I begin a comedy career. Here’s Continue Reading
Love . . . Always Protects, Trusts, Hopes, Perseveres
The old “glass half-empty or half-full” conundrum is designed to give a snapshot look at a person’s outlook on life. There are really two answers to the question (despite others Continue Reading
Love Does not Delight in Evil, but Rejoices with the Truth
“Have you heard the latest?” This phrase is usually followed by some morsel of gossip or scandal, telling of someone’s failing or weakness. There are industries built upon this idea Continue Reading