Do You Believe Everything on the Internet? In Monday’s post, I urged you not to read Scripture like you read Facebook—not simply to look at a headline or some strange idea and accept it as truth. Investigation, truth-seeking, and self-reflection should be the hallmarks of Bible study. But, honestly, I think in some ways we […]

Do You Read the Bible Like You Read Facebook? Part of good writing is finding a good headline. Want to grab people’s attention? Write a good title. I’ve done that in my preaching ministry for years; I always wanted to intrigue people and help them pay attention. I do that in my blogging, too. “But, […]

What Jesus Said about Homosexuality Homosexuality is quite popular these days. Celebrities announce their homosexuality to the world, and the White House lauds them for their bravery and labels them as “heroes.” Those who identify with the opposite gender must, we are told, be able to use whatever restroom they choose; celebrities refuse to do […]

Lessons from the Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Movie Recently I wrote about news reports which said that Will Ferrell intended to portray President Ronald Reagan’s battle with Alzheimer’s Disease in a comedy. I only learned of his intention after reading a poignant open letter written by Patti Davis, President Reagan’s daughter. My first reaction was one […]

Thinking about the Gospel of John I love to write. Writing is therapeutic for me. Although my neurological disorder has caused various symptoms which required me to resign from full-time local ministry, I’m able to spread the Gospel of Jesus in my writing. My writing also helps me supplement my income and brings in some […]