Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by forty authors, over 2200 years, in three languages, on three continents, with one divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth.
My Personal Platform presents ten biblical planks for Christian living: Scripture, love for God, justice, mercy, humility, the fruit of the Spirit, faithful service, stewardship, peace, gospel witness, and perseverance, all centered on Jesus Christ and lived for God’s glory. Continue ReadingMy Personal Platform: Biblical Principles I Want to Live By
The Christian Standard Commentary claims to be a broad conservative evangelical series. [B&H Publishing] But among the contributors whose theology can be identified confidently, there is a overwhelming Reformed/Calvinistic presence, especially in the New Testament. Continue ReadingCritical Review of Christian Standard Commentary
Three simple rules can transform relationships: love is demonstrated by action, trust is built through faithfulness, and repentance is demonstrated by change. Words are cheap, but costly actions over time reveal what we truly believe and who we are becoming. Continue ReadingThree Simple Rules for Letting Actions Speak Louder Than Words
These dangerous prayers threaten to give up control of your life, but the truly frightening alternative is refusing to pray them and continuing to live under the influence of cherished sin, pride, self-sufficiency, secrecy, comfort, and the illusion of control Continue ReadingI Tried These Seven Dangerous Prayers, but Something Else Was Scarier
What will Heaven really be like? These reassuring answers to 10 common misconceptions of Heaven examine what Scripture teaches about salvation, resurrection, relationships, worship, eternal life, and our future with Jesus Christ in the New Heaven and New Earth. Continue ReadingReassuring Answers to 10 Common Misconceptions about Heaven