Category: Belief
Pascal and Pentecostalism.
The first time I walked into a Pentecostal church as a sixteen-year-old, I didn’t know quite what to expect. Entering First Assembly of God (AG)
Does God Need to Answer My Prayer … or Open My Eyes?
For years as a Pentecostal Christ-follower, I have been taught by example to pray that God would “move”, that God would “work”, and even in some
Bringing the Bible to Life at Home
Family Devotions. What first comes to mind when you read those two words placed side by side? Reluctance or intrigue? Frustration or
A New Pope for a New World
The pope has changed in Rome and not a moment too soon; for the world has changed, as well. Pope Francis’ first act after being introduced
Getting Through YOUR Gethsemanes.
Watching a 3-D movie without 3-D glasses is a bland and boring experience. Looking at your life through the wrong lens can be the same way.
At Patheos.com: Paul Harvey and the “Eighth Day” of Creation
The Super Bowl’s biggest surprise this year was not the lights that went out, but a new ad with Paul Harvey. Read my full article at Patheos.com.
HuffPost: The Unexpected Player at the Super Bowl: A Farmer
For many people football is superfluous to the Super Bowl; merely an excuse for all those unpredictable advertisements they really want to watch.
My Favorite Dorothy Sayers Quote.
The Quote: “The people who hanged Christ never, to do them justice, accused him of being a bore – on the contrary, they thought him
The Crisis in Connecticut: Guns or Sons?
Teaser: Are guns “Public Enemy #1” or is it something in the soul that chooses to misuse them? Read my full article at The Huffington Post.
It Can Shut You Down … If You Let It.
The best “insurance policy” you can have to guard you from discouragement is friendship. Discouragement pulls us away from the thing we need most
Lover or Theorist? – How You Read the Bible
How do you read your Bible – as a theorist or lover? First and foremost, as a student/scholar or a eager pursuer? Chris Webb, President of
The Honor Deficit
An honoring culture is one that is always flowing with regular praise and recognition. It is characterized by consistent mutual support and