Do Not Judge Others

Do Not Judge Others

Growing up, I remember watching professional football and always seeing at least one sign with a Bible verse on it.  Do you remember what that verse was?  It was John 3:16 – the verse that most people knew. Today, I’m afraid that most people do not know what that...
What We Mean When We Say “The Church Is Family”

What We Mean When We Say “The Church Is Family”

When we say “the church is family,” most of us think in terms of a weak metaphor, like the sentimental but tepid attachments we have with our workplace or our alma mater. But for Jesus, saying “the church is family” was a strong reality. He thought of his body, the...
Why is trusting people so hard?

Why is trusting people so hard?

Throwing in the Towel Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7   If you’ve got a pulse, then you’re in the same club that I’m in. There have been times when we’ve wanted to throw in the towel. To give up. To quit. To say that you’ve had...
The Spiritual History Of America

The Spiritual History Of America

Psalm 78:1-4 says, “Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their...