God’s Wants
Our culture simply cannot see the sense in following God: Let’s not wait for a solid relationship to grow. Let’s have sex now! Why get married? Let’s just live together….
Spiritual Dryness
In my experience, spiritual dryness is a way of life for most Christians. There may be many reasons for a season of spiritual dryness but, whatever the reason, it will…
How are we supposed to make a difference?
Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you. Matthew 5.42 There’s a great episode in the HBO comedy…
Forgiving people who will never deserve it
Your life will be inescapably colored by the wrongs done to you and your response to them. We must decide now to never let evil define us, nor allow it…
Jesus and freedom from heroin
Tony was a heroin addict when I met him, fresh off the street, wandering into our church by chance (or, if I’m honest, by providence). He struggled with his addiction…
Playfulness (another word for love)
I confess: I’m a fairly impish person. I like to joke around. I like to prank. I like to get into trouble with the people around me. Iggy Pop called…
Victors and Victims
A victor acts a certain way and a victim another. Victors enjoy their spoils. They celebrate. They laugh. They throw parties. Victims diminish into the background, shy and reclusive for…
Is it worth it?
Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard-pressed, but that there might be equality. At the present time your money will supply what they need,…
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