The apostle Paul wrote the epistle we call Romans to house churches in Rome around the year AD 56. Nero had recently...
Christian Living
Do Not Presume to Have the Authority of Jesus When Rebuking Others
As followers of Jesus, we believe we must not only follow his instructions, but also follow his example. The New...
Whatever Happened to Christians Having a Reputation for Being Reasonable?
I’ve been struggling with how to say these things for some time now. I have intentionally refrained from writing much...
5 Paradoxes that Shape Christian Life
A paradox is something that seems contradictory, but further consideration reveals harmony rather than contradiction....
How to Recognize Today’s False Prophets
Certainly charlatan preachers and so-called “faith healers,” who cheat, steal, and fool people in the name of God...
We Must Be Careful Not to Bear False Witness
A few preacher friends and I were recently discussing our concerns with some of the current trends we’ve seen during...
3 Important Things for Christians to Remember During this Pandemic
Like all of you, I have been trying to adjust to a new normal. Coronavirus, social distancing, shelter-in-place,...
5 Tips for Improving the Way You Study the Bible
When we study the Bible, we often think that means asking a question that begins, "What does the Bible say about..."...
How to Love One Another: Forgive People
A series on what the Bible says about loving one another wouldn’t be complete without touching on the topic of...
How to Love One Another: Do Good to People
As we continue our series on how to love one another, it’s important to point out that we have a tendency to think...
How to Love One Another: Listen to Other Perspectives
This is the third post of our “how to love one another” series. In the last post, we discussed the importance of...
How to Love One Another: Communicate Your Needs and Expectations
In a previous post, I announced that we would begin a new series on how to love one another. As followers of Jesus, we...