Good laughter and bad
If Pastors had "Surgeon General's Warnings" we'd put one on humor. And then we'd immediately feel like a bunch of killjoys. Unfortunate. You see, I…
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Prayer
Christians believe that prayer--communicating with God--is a central part of one's religious life. The Church teaches prayer by working through the relevant Biblical passages, the…
Adversity and friendship
Before you make a friend eat a bushel of salt with him.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 275. This saying is funny almost…
Skill and confidence
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 275 If your confidence exceeds your skill, you're overconfident. My parents…
Power of song
Music has a profound influence on us. We remember the words that we sing more than the books we read, TED Talks or sermons we…
Which voices?
The persuasion of the fortunate sways the doubtful.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The complete English Works, 275. We want to be like those we admire. Their…
Grief & sorrow
Grief and sorrow teach how to mark the Word. No man understands the Scriptures, unless he be acquainted with the cross.Martin Luther, The Table Talk…
Hunted
The Bible is a strange paradox: it's simple enough for children to understand, yet so profound that you could study it your whole life--indeed you…
Live or die
One of C.S. Lewis's many goals is to prepare his readers to die with hope, courage, and honor. The theme pops up consistently in his…
Before the world?
There's an old theological question that has been asked over the centuries: "What was God doing before he created the world?" There have been several…