“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” This question is the heart of the Gospel. It is what drives our faith, points us in the… Read more “Seeking the Living Among the Dead.”
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Can Jesus Save America? Martin Luther King Thought So.
“Segregation is a blatant denial of the unity which we all have in Christ Jesus.” MARTIN LUTHER KING Unless you live under a rock, you are aware… Read more “Can Jesus Save America? Martin Luther King Thought So.”
Why I Refuse To Go Back to Normal
THE current Normal Yesterday we celebrated the Resurrection like we never have never before. At least not in my lifetime. There were no worship teams, no egg… Read more “Why I Refuse To Go Back to Normal”
Who Helped Jesus Carry the Cross?
Originally Posted at Crosswalk.com When we read the story of the crucifixion, we read a story with many details, each holding a special meaning. Among those details,… Read more “Who Helped Jesus Carry the Cross?”
Should You Still Tithe if You’re Struggling Financially during the Pandemic?
Originally posted at Crosswalk.com When the calendar flipped to 2020, no one could have anticipated that in just a few months, our world would be facing an… Read more “Should You Still Tithe if You’re Struggling Financially during the Pandemic?”
Top 10 Verses for When You are Worried and Afraid
Fear. Anxiety. Worry. These are the words that weigh down every one who is trying to focus their life and attention on the things of God. It… Read more “Top 10 Verses for When You are Worried and Afraid”
#WeRemember
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. As we consider WWII, the rise of Nazi Germany, and the horrific atrocities that came with it, I am reminded that it… Read more “#WeRemember”
Reflections on Bethlehem
Every December our collective thoughts turn to the little town of Bethlehem. We sing about it, read about it, and have a picture of it in our… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem”
Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men
Peace on earth. Doesn’t that sound nice? Can you imagine a world that is . . . peaceful? At the core of our beings, this is what… Read more “Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men”
Praying for Revival, and Not Liking it When it Happens
It’s easy to say that this whole “Jesus is King” thing is not real, that this is somehow a publicity stunt, that Kanye isn’t REALLY a believer.… Read more “Praying for Revival, and Not Liking it When it Happens”
What Is the Difference between Pagan, Agnostic, and Atheist?
originally published for Crosswalk.com “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.” – Psalm… Read more “What Is the Difference between Pagan, Agnostic, and Atheist?”
Ready or Not, It’s Autumn
It is again September, and with the start of September comes the end of Summer. And the end of Summer can be elusive, but look beyond a… Read more “Ready or Not, It’s Autumn”
What Does “Hallowed Be Thy Name” Mean?
This post was originally published at BibleStudyTools.com, and is property of the Salem Web Network “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (Matthew… Read more “What Does “Hallowed Be Thy Name” Mean?”
The First Day of School, and the Faith-Driven Influence of Mister Rogers
As we begin another school year, many of us are praying for teachers and students in our communities. Our schools are complex and intricate cultures, and they… Read more “The First Day of School, and the Faith-Driven Influence of Mister Rogers”
A Beautiful Tithes and Offerings Prayer
Originally published at Crosswalk.com When we think of ‘worship,’ our minds often turn to music and songs that we sing together on Sunday mornings. Yet, there is… Read more “A Beautiful Tithes and Offerings Prayer”
We All Bleed Blue
It is self-evident that St. Louis affected me more deeply than any other environment has ever done. I feel that there is something in having passed one’s… Read more “We All Bleed Blue”
A Culture with a Withered Hand
6 On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. Luke chapter 6 recounts a fascinating encounter between Jesus,… Read more “A Culture with a Withered Hand”
Our Young People Truly are Under Attack
So it appears that some college students are “shaking” at the thought of the Vice-President speaking at their school. Now…regardless of your politics, something is dreadfully, terribly… Read more “Our Young People Truly are Under Attack”
Living in the Age of ‘None’
According to a recent report from the General Social Survey, “Nones” are now the largest religious demographic in the US. Those claiming ‘no religion’ now outnumber those… Read more “Living in the Age of ‘None’”
The Electoral College is as American as Baseball
The object of baseball is simple: hit the ball and score runs. If a team does these things well enough, they might get to the World Series,… Read more “The Electoral College is as American as Baseball”
