June, 2008

Are You a Hermeneut?

What on earth is a hermeneut? A spongy fruit from Italy? A hopping beetle from the land down under? To me it sounds like a vertically-challenged alien from another world. …(Continue Reading)

Sunday's Saying - Manliness

David was a real man. He could kill a bear and cuddle a lamb. Rambo could kill the bear, but he'd kill everything else too. ~ Pastor Joel Brooks

Of Great Worth But Not Worthy

One theologian writes, "We are not worthy of Christ's sacrifice." Another retaliates, "But the greatness of Christ's payment shows the worth of people in the eyes of God!" …(Continue Reading)

Just Ask the Question!

Why will even the shiest of men find the guts to pop the question to the one he longs to marry? …(Continue Reading)

Bibles and Butter Knives

The Bible is one intense book filled with drama, gore, romance, sacrifice, chivalry, singing, sex scandals, tears, and humor. …(Continue Reading)

Thursday's Thought - Leadership

Stay close enough to be seen, far enough to be followed.

Don't Be Ashamed of Jesus

Many believers would sooner stand up for their favorite team than for Jesus Christ. …(Continue Reading)

Grace Amazed

How do I know that I would never have chosen Christ to be my Savior apart from the Holy Spirit's drawing? …(Continue Reading)

Kids Crack Me Up

My seven year old son asked me, "Papa, can bugs get drunk?" No one but a kid thinks of things like this. …(Continue Reading)

Monday's Maxim - Faith

The only true antidote to fear is faith. That's why Jesus told the mourning father whose daughter just died, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe" (Mark 5:36).