Finding God in the Floodwaters
The floods last week in Kerrville, Texas not only took everyone by surprise, but at the time of this writing left around 100 people dead, including several young girls at summer camp. Tragically, it won’t take long for people to use this incredibly sad event to blame God for perceived inattention and inactivity. Is this […]
Pursue Wisdom
Thomas Aquinas said that pursuit of wisdom is a noble pursuit. In the height of his ministry, he was writing up to 30 pages a day in his quest to find this wisdom. Many men which the subject of philosophy revere were in the same category of writers, or teachers which their students wrote much […]
Are You Spiritually Strong?
In Colossians 1:9-11, Paul wrote, “For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being […]
“Wine Is a Mocker”
Christians are being seduced by the world to engage in sinful practices. This is not a new phenomenon, but it reminds us of the potent enticement of sin and the necessity of constantly protecting ourselves against sin’s temptations (1 Corinthians 10:1-13; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Ephesians 6:10-18). A case in point is social drinking. Both the […]
The Trolley Problem
Imagine you are trapped. There is a lever you can pull, but you can do nothing else. While it is not your doing, you notice the lever attached to rail tracks. A train is coming down the tracks at high speed and will be unable to stop. On the current track, five people are tied, […]
A Hero’s Welcome
I recently went to the movie theater to watch an inspiring story about a young kid who was seriously down on his luck. His dad and brother were both killed, and his only skill was being a fighter. After being beaten down half of the movie, the third quarter showed him building himself up for […]
Courage
For all parents, instilling courage in our children is something we strive to do. From the irrational, such as the fear of the dark, to getting a shot at the doctor’s office, to encouraging them to commit when the going gets hard and complete the hardest of tasks, and eventually helping them fly into the […]
Adorned With Dignity
How Do “Pleasing” Options Enhance the Experience of Adorned With Dignity? Adorned With Dignity transforms the experience of self-expression by emphasizing beauty and individuality. By exploring pleasing options for everyone, individuals can discover styles that resonate personally, fostering confidence and creativity. This inclusive approach ensures that all feel valued and celebrated, enhancing their journey toward […]
A Ship With Room for All
Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, said that “the gate is narrow, and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:14). One might think that this seems unfair or is unnecessarily difficult. God had favored the Jew, and now Jesus says that He will no […]
Embrace Your Brother
At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke about how important the relationship with a brother is to the soul: “So, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother […]