I was to speak on a Sunday morning at a church in St. Petersburg, Russia. The pastor told me the morning's service plan, "We worship, we take offering, we read Bible, you speak." The agenda, spoken in broken English, was perfectly understandable. We sang, we took offering, and now time to “we read Bible.” Two ladies [...]
For the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:6 ESV I enjoy a good debate. When someone tells me that they do not believe in God, I realize it's probably not the time for debate but caring conversation. Many disbelieve in God because of [...]
It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35 NASB95 One of the great "rites of passage" of living in America – if you are middle-aged or want to be middle-aged someday – is a financial review. Many advertisements on cable programs offer financial professionals able and willing to investigate your finances. The financial [...]
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people. Titus 2:11 You don't have Christianity without grace. Grace is a gift that we do not deserve. All other religions feature works. You get better by working harder while never knowing whether you were good enough – coming to Judgment Day with your proverbial fingers crossed. Those [...]
