Strength & Perseverance Quote
Here’s a great quote from Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius from the mid second century. He was a pagan but this is a very Christian thought. “Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.” (Meditations, VI, 49) This reminds me of […]
Lesson from The Man of Lawlessness? 1 Key Lesson from 2 Thessalonians 2
My Promise: I will suggest an important lesson from the Man of Lawlessness for your Christian walk. The “Man of Lawlessness” is mentioned only once in Scripture, in 2 Thessalonians 2:3. The limited information given has prompted much unfounded speculation. Our late brother and scholar, Wayne Jackson, has done a very good job of answering […]
5 Ways to Defeat Despair
Despair is like a man descending a dark staircase. Below is thick darkness. After three or four steps, all light is gone. But you’ve been told that a very expensive antique is at the bottom just waiting to be retrieved. You continue down. Each step now is in total darkness. Suddenly, a step breaks. You […]
Upside Down Priorities
When Christians do not share similar priorities or allegiances, work is compromised. We cannot allow external divisions to corrupt relationships or fellowships within the church. Division must be put away at every occurrence. Paul loved the church in Corinth, yet he learned of divisions that had crept in among their brethren. He wrote: Paul […]
A Real Gut Wrenching Struggle
It’s one thing to worry about the spiritual condition of a close family member. But what about someone you’ve never met? The Gut Wrenching Struggle for Souls For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face […]
If You Really Want Peace
An accused murderer is reported to have said, “I’ve had enough of his hatred, ” so he killed him. Meanwhile, the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the nation declared that “we will absolutely target you, go after you” if you engage in what she thinks is hate speech. The editorial board of one of the […]
How to Build Tiny Christian Habits
Yes, this is another article on forming good habits. One of the reasons we get tired of someone writing about habits is that we have tried so many times to form good habits and we have failed. I know I’ve been down that road many times, and when it’s all said and done, I still […]
The Mistake of Opening Your Mouth
Silence really is golden. In a moment of quiet contemplation, reflection, or even sadness, silence can be precious while at the same time being so fragile. Once broken, it can be impossible to restore. Have you ever made the mistake of opening your mouth when silence would have been preferred? I know I have. And […]
Imago Dei
The Bible says we are created in the “image of God” (Imago Dei, Genesis 1:27). The value of a single person is multiplied by this short statement. What does it mean to be an image bearer of the Creator? So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; […]
Avoid the Shallows
Juvenal may have nailed it when he wrote of ancient romans that they had squandered their liberty and instead wished only for “bread and circuses.” (Juvenal, Satire, 10.77-81). They no longer cared about the important things in life, only their food and entertainment. They should have worked to avoid the shallows and focus on depth. […]
