A Faithful God
I saw a quote this morning on Facebook: “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God” (Corrie Ten Boom). If there’s anyone who should know about unknown futures, Corrie Ten Boom would certainly qualify. Corrie was born in the Netherlands in 1892. During World War II, Corrie’s family assisted many Jews…
Read MoreJesus Can Calm the Storm
On Easter Sunday night, a 145 mile per hour tornado ripped through my neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As I sat in our inner room with my two daughters (my son and wife were in another small inside room), my 11-year old daughter Audrey asked, “Can’t God just stop the storm?” I answered, “He can stop…
Read MoreI Believe in the Resurrection of the Body
The apostle Paul explains the importance of believing in the resurrection of the body. Now, sometimes he can be hard to follow, but do your best: Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection…
Read MoreRedefining Normal
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer (Psalm 18:2) I don’t know what you’re facing today. All the stuff surrounding COVID-19 should be enough to handle at one time, right? The social distancing (harder for extroverts than for introverts like me), job loss, shortages, illness, loss of loved ones. That’s a lot. Too…
Read MoreHow to Fulfill the Great Commission from Home
Many are living under quarantine or other restrictions during the #stayathome moment facing our nation in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Yet God’s Word is not restricted. He wants us to continue impacting lives, and even work toward fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20), no matter where we are. How can we help make…
Read MoreCauses and Effects of Mutated Viruses
Published 4-18-2020 In 1892 viruses were discovered to be infectious agents. The concept of such agents supported Louis Pasteur’s “germ theory” in the 19th century. No scientist had observed any virus until 1931, because before that time, no instrument was capable of observing an object so small. Our knowledge of viruses in the last century has multiplied…
Read MoreA Full Life Under Lockdown
With church services online, all events cancelled, and households isolated from each other, life these days is quite different. So what does it look like to keep our hearts engaged and alive in this unique season? Here are five suggestions for living life to full under lockdown. Engage with Jesus Personally One of the greatest…
Read MoreI Believe… in the Forgiveness of Sin
Why do we need to have forgiveness of sin? To answer that, first we need to understand just how bad our sin is in the sight of God. It is far too easy for us to compare ourselves to others we know or hear about. After all, are any of us as bad as Hitler?…
Read MoreThe Communion of Saints
As I write this article the world is dealing with the coronavirus and social distancing. One result is that church services have been cancelled and/or moved online. How do we maintain the “communion” of saints in these circumstances? First, let’s define what is meant by “communion.” Most of us (Protestants) probably automatically think of the…
Read MoreDo We Have Guardian Angels?
Do we have Guardian Angels? Guardian angels are often noted in films, books, and popular culture. What does the Bible teach on this issue? While the Bible never mentions the phrase “guardian angels,” Scripture offers seven important principles on this matter. First, God sends angles to serve those who will inherit salvation. Hebrews 1:14 says,…
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