In Front of a True Friend

It's simple. I'm your friend, and I won't tell anyone what I saw. This can be our secret!

When Skepticism Demands Believing

Consider the resurrection of Jesus. At first impression, a skeptical perspective would counsel that we reject such an incredible event. We have never seen the dead raised.

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

There is a reason why this is the first beatitude. Jesus lays the foundation for the remainder of the list by establishing authority and purity.

The Why and the What

Before and after. Flesh and spirit. Heavenly and earthly. Scripture makes effective use of contrasts. In his letter to Titus, the apostle Paul draws a sharp contrast between godly men capable of serving as overseers and the rebellious who must be silenced.

Jesus Loves Me, This I Know

"Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so." These simple words in the beloved hymn for children, speak to the most profound truth in Scripture.

Betrayed By Our Speech

In the Old Testament story of a battle between the men of Gilead and the men of Ephraim, when the defeated army of Ephraim attempted to retreat back into their home territory, their accent made them vulnerable to the soldiers of Gilead who guarded the crossing points of the river. They denied their identity, but their speech betrayed them.

Certain Deliverance

Perhaps the fact that my father was a coal miner has sensitized me to the story out of Chile. Maybe my amateur explorations of undeveloped caves helps me feel for those men.

Don't Listen to It!

Starve it of oxygen. Don't listen to it!

Where Were You?

I was at home with a nine month old who still wasn't sleeping through the night. When the phone rang that Tuesday morning, I stumbled towards it. I'll never forget the anguish in my friend's voice when she said, "Turn on the TV."

Propaganda and Authenticity

At one time, a home provided sweet refuge from the exaggerated claims of the market place. Then, slowly at first, the printed page combined with greater convenience opened a crack allowing the market place to invade our most private spaces.

The Argument From Design

by John Henson In Brother Thomas B. Warren's 1976 debate with Dr. Antony Flew, this argument was our brother's second affirmative. Warren began by talking about a rock on Mars.

The Shot Heard Round the World

Bobby Thompson recently passed away at the age of 86 in Savannah, Georgia./1 He was famous for hitting a legendary home run in 1951 that is considered by some to be the most exciting home run in baseball history. His exploit is branded into baseball lore as, "The shot heard round the world."

In Relation to God

Religion is not primarily a social affair. Christianity, as God gave it to mankind, does not deal principally with one's neighbor. It's primary purpose is "in relation to God."

For All of Us

One of the highlights of my childhood was our frequent trips to visit our grandparents. My most vivid memories of those trips consists of the times that my Grandmother would make me a special cup of coffee (about two-thirds milk & sugar and one-third coffee).

Multiple Witnesses

Ujjal is a Bangla preacher in the remote hill tracts of southeastern Bangladesh. He speaks a little English, and we talk by phone fairly regularly.