Many people, and not just Christians, will often exclaim, “If only God would speak to me! Why can’t I hear from God?” It is as…
The New Testament warns repeatedly that God’s people will face opposition, ridicule, attack and insult. It also provides plenty of help on how to withstand…
I just penned a piece on forgiveness, but the parameters of that were somewhat limited. I spoke primarily there about interpersonal relationships, and the need…
If your intention is to build up a big congregation, keep the masses happy, and keep the money rolling in, then there are a few…
In Part One of this article I began discussing John MacArthur’s Strange Fire conference being held in southern California. I offered there some background to…
Around six years ago Jerry Bridges penned an important volume entitled Respectable Sins. In it he rightly pointed out how most Christians think they are…
There may be many reasons why God does not seem to answer our prayers. Indeed, some suggest that God always answers prayers, but perhaps not…
I recently read an important article called “Why Do So Many Churchgoers Have Abortions?” It is a very good question indeed. But it is really…
As with any worthwhile worldview, there should be a measure of coherence and internal consistency. For example, there should not be glaring contradictions or a…
OK, so where do you think the biggest and most pressing mission field is found today? The Muslim world perhaps? Maybe North Korea? Or a…
Zombie movies and TV shows seem to be all the rage now. It seems everywhere you look Hollywood is dishing up more zombie-themed shows. Now…
Judging by some teachers, if you come to Jesus, you are entitled to prosperity, riches and the good life. But according to Jesus, if you…
Western Christians are not Israel, and most of us have not been physically carried away into captivity. But spiritually and metaphorically speaking that is exactly…
Many biblical truths have a positive as well as a negative side to them. That is, an affirmative truth may well have an obverse negative…
It is incredible just how many people who call themselves Christian never actually read the Bible. Or if they do, they seem to cafeteria-style pick…
OK, today’s question is this: have you managed to offend someone lately? And if not, why not? No, I am not being a smart-aleck here.…
A number of different pro-life things have crossed my path recently so I just want to throw them together here in a rather haphazard fashion,…
The one trait or attribute of God that almost all Christians will hold up as being of supreme and fundamental importance is his matchless grace.…
How many times have you heard that one? I get it all the time. To simply stand up for your faith nowadays will result in…