Summary This article contrasts human craving for control with God’s exclusive power over creation. While people excel at destruction, God uses His power to give life and fulfill good purposes. True Christianity is not religious talk or routine but daily dependence on God’s power. Through weakness, grace, and the Holy Spirit, believers are transformed to live like Jesus and carry out God’s plans. It would be amazing if we could control the material world by ordering it to do w

Summary God repeatedly calls reluctant, fearful people to accomplish His purposes. From biblical leaders like Moses and Jonah to modern experiences, God overcomes weakness, removes obstacles, and even redirects ministries for greater impact. Whether He breaks chains instantly or slowly reshapes our path, God knows what He is doing, and He always makes a way for those willing to trust Him. As a teenager, I had to telephone someone I did not know to complete a school project. M

Summary This article addresses the damaging impact of Christian hypocrisy and contrasts it with genuine life in the light. While all believers sin, true Christians repent and live transformed lives. Paul warns that many in the last days will appear religious while rejecting God’s power. Scripture calls believers to reject darkness, pursue love, humility, and obedience, and live authentically for Christ, starting today, because tomorrow is not guaranteed. “Many folks don’t per

Summary While physical exercise benefits the body, training for godliness offers far greater rewards. Scripture teaches that godliness impacts both this life and eternity by shaping believers into Christlikeness. Like physical training, spiritual growth requires discipline, effort, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Through spiritual practices such as reading Scripture, prayer, generosity, and fellowship, God forms character that reflects Jesus and produces lasting, eternal v

Summary This article explores the growing anxiety crisis and explains how fear harms both body and soul when left unchecked. While some anxiety can motivate, chronic anxiety flows from believing lies about God’s care and our strength. Scripture offers a better path, trust, prayer, loving community, and obedience. As believers rely on God’s love and truth, anxiety is transformed into peace, confidence, and spiritual rest. Anxiety in the United States Is Increasing Anxious peop

Summary God often uses what feels like bad news to produce lasting good. From painful medical procedures to unwanted career changes and job loss, each experience became preparation for deeper fulfillment and ministry. Scripture affirms that God works all things together for good. His Kingdom is good news for those who repent, trust His rule, and discover the joy, peace, and purpose found in living for Jesus. When Necessary Pain Brings Greater Health I have frequently understo

Summary This article calls believers to walk in the footsteps of Jesus by embracing humility, perseverance, service, and faith. Reflecting on Christ’s life, from humble beginnings to the cross and resurrection, it shows that following Him requires trust and action, not comfort. Through trials and service, believers grow closer to Christ and live out His love daily, anchored by the hope of the resurrection and God’s abiding presence. Following the footsteps of Jesus is a call

Summary Discipleship is a relational, prayerful journey of walking alongside others toward Christlikeness. True discipleship is grounded in prayer, authentic relationships, Scripture, and leading by example. It requires patience, humility, and perseverance as God brings growth over time. The ultimate goal is multiplication, equipping believers to disciple others, so that transformed lives continue spreading the impact of God’s Kingdom. Introduction to Discipleship: A Journey

Summary True meaning and purpose come from living water, not from family, career, or possessions. Scripture reveals that God alone satisfies spiritual thirst through the living water of the Holy Spirit. Jesus invites all who believe to receive this gift, which brings eternal life, inner fulfillment, and overflowing impact on others. Those filled with the Spirit become channels of grace, refreshing a spiritually dry world. Most Americans don’t know where to find living water.

Summary Universalism contradicts Scripture by denying the urgency of repentance and faith. The Bible teaches that judgment follows death, and that salvation must be received in this life through faith in Jesus. Universalism minimizes sin, ignores Christ’s sacrifice, and dismisses clear teachings on eternal punishment. When read in context, Scripture consistently affirms that salvation is offered to all but received only by those who repent and believe. Universalism Teaches Un

Summary While our money, time, energy, and abilities are limited, God’s resources are not. Scripture shows that when we place what little we have in God’s hands, like the boy’s lunch, He multiplies it to accomplish His purposes. God never lacks what He needs to fulfill the good works He has planned. Trusting Him leads to fruit far beyond our limitations. Einstein said, “Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity – and I am not sure about the former.”1 Eart

Summary Life is shaped by whom we live to please: ourselves, others, or God. Self-pleasing and people-pleasing ultimately fail, while God-centered living brings true joy. Scripture shows that pleasing God involves obedience, Spirit-controlled living, faith, worship, generosity, and sacrificial love. When pleasing God comes first, serving others becomes genuine, and life gains lasting purpose, clarity, and spiritual fruit. Three Competing Motivations for Life Whom we live to p

Summary Our thoughts determine whether we remain spiritually stable or sink under life’s pressures. Dwelling on guilt, offenses, and earthly desires leads to pain, while focusing on heavenly priorities brings peace and joy. Scripture urges believers to anchor their minds on what pleases God through joyful living, continual prayer, and gratitude. A heavenly mindset, empowered by the Holy Spirit, produces lasting contentment regardless of circumstances. How Our Thoughts Shape O

Summary A fishing trip illustrates how Christians can be unaware of how they “smell” to unbelievers. While some perceive hypocrisy and judgment, Scripture explains that the gospel itself carries different effects. Believers are the fragrance of Christ, life to those being saved, and offensive to those resisting God. Our role is to share Christ lovingly and faithfully. The response belongs to God, not us. In 1990, my father and I traveled to the Boundary Waters of Minnesota to

Summary John 14:28 does not deny the deity of Jesus. When read in context, Jesus’ statement that the Father is greater refers to His humbled role during His earthly mission, not His divine nature. Throughout John 14, Jesus makes claims only God can make, including answering prayer and indwelling believers. Far from disproving Christ’s deity, the passage powerfully affirms it while exposing the theological errors of denying the Father and the Son. I have promoted a blog, “ Jes

Summary Christians are destined for both troubles and glory. Scripture repeatedly warns that suffering is normal in a fallen, hostile world, yet God uses hardship to advance His purposes and produce spiritual fruit. Trials become the pressure that transforms lives into instruments of ministry. Compared to the eternal glory awaiting believers, present suffering is light and temporary. If we want to shine like the sun in God’s Kingdom, we should expect and trust God through tro

Summary Personal bucket lists do not define a meaningful life. Sports, travel, and achievements may entertain but rarely transform. Jesus taught that not knowing Scripture or God’s power distorts priorities. Paul ultimately counted all accomplishments as worthless compared to knowing Christ. True significance comes not from what we experience before death, but from what God accomplishes through us as we surrender to His will and pursue His eternal purposes. Do you have a buck

Summary This article explains why Hebrews does not teach the loss of true salvation. Scripture shows that those who fall away were never genuinely born again but only professed faith. Like Judas, they experienced spiritual benefits without inner transformation. True believers are secure in Christ, and perseverance is the evidence of salvation, not its cause. Hebrews warns against counterfeit Christianity, calling readers to examine whether their faith is genuine. The Apostle

Summary God sets believers apart not to withdraw from others but to display the attractive power of a Christ-centered life. Made holy through faith, Christians are called to live out that holiness through Spirit-empowered character. Colossians 3 describes traits that should visibly mark believers. Rather than pretending through hypocrisy, God calls His people to genuinely put on the Lord Jesus Christ. Set Apart for a Purpose Writer Emily Dickinson remained a hermit in her fam

Summary Scripture warns believers to avoid becoming stumbling blocks that lead others into sin. While Christians may disagree on nonessential issues, love requires limiting personal freedom for the sake of weaker believers. Jesus strongly condemns those who cause others to fall but blesses those who help others grow. God calls His people, especially leaders, to live in love and light as stepping stones, not obstacles. Lessons From Physical and Spiritual Stumbling I stumbled o