“Will Everyone Be ‘Saved’?”
People like to point out oxymorons, or contradictions in terms. Things like “jumbo shrimp” or “adult children” bring grins to our faces. The Bible has its share of oxymorons, too. Continue Reading
“What Are You Looking For?”
I was listening to a sermon and was reminded that Jesus’ birth raised a lot of hopes. Israel yearned for the Messiah, someone who would throw of the yoke of Continue Reading
“Do We Test Everything?”
I’ve been reading from the book of Jeremiah. I’ve always felt sorry for him. He had a calling from God to speak God’s truth to a people who just didn’t Continue Reading
Is It Becoming Harder to be a Peacemaker?
I was listening to the news on the radio when a report came on about a person posting a version of the “ABC” song on the internet. The version he Continue Reading
“Why Does God Use Evil Men to Do His Will?”
As we moved through the 2016 election and it was becoming clear that Donald Trump was going to get the Republican nomination for president, the evangelical movement that had been Continue Reading
Does God Really Care Who I Vote For?
It’s that time of the year again. The days are getting shorter and cooler (even in Texas) and the stores are decked out in various holiday decorations, sort of HallowThanksMas, Continue Reading
Did Jesus Really Mean What He Said?
“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” (Luke 6:46). There are a lot of people in our society who insist they are Christians Continue Reading
What’s the Most Important Question?
Life is filled with questions. Some are vital; others, not so. Questions about what we will wear or eat or watch on TV (or not watch TV at all) are Continue Reading
How Do We Know We Are Doing God’s Will?
One of the most interesting callings from God in the Bible is that of Samuel. As a boy, he heard a voice calling to him, arousing him from his sleep. Continue Reading
Why Does Doing God’s Will Seem to Always End Up Bad?
There is a pattern in the Bible that not many people speak about. It’s a pattern that, at first glance, would seem to be a major drawback in the “selling” Continue Reading