Gregory Koukl warns in his book Tactics, “If we do not use our minds properly, as God intended, the Bible will be of no use to guard us against falsehood and protect us from evil.” (2019, page 40) When it comes to God’s work, there are two parts...
“The earth shook, the rocks split, and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.” (Matthew 27:51b-53...
We, who are committed to the Bible as the Word of God, confidently accept the Gospel accounts of the death and resurrection of Jesus. So, when we read Matthew’s account of the strange phenomenon at the crucifixion of Jesus, we just accept it, pardon the expression, as...
It is both a long-standing and good tradition to take some time on Good Friday and contemplate what Jesus did for all humanity on the cross! Subjects to contemplate: • Consider what it was like for Jesus to take on human form. Without diminishing...
Over the last two days, I have suggested a process to evaluate whether your ideas and inclinations are from you or God. Today, I would like to suggest a method of applying the tests when you are in conversation with someone else. People frequently adopt the...
The assumption, based on several biblical passages, is that God “speaks to” believers today. I’m not addressing the mode of “speech” (voice, dream, vision, etc.) The question is, “How do I know if a thought or inclination (prophecy) is...
Followers of Christ are familiar with the many biblical passages that promise that God will, at his discretion, guide the Believer by the Holy Spirit. But when I think God is “telling” me something, how do I know it is God and not just my ideas or...
My wife, Cheryl, and I recently watched a movie about the competition between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. Westinghouse was about to reveal his latest phase in the race to bring electric lights to the world. Westinghouse and his chief engineer stood before the...
I have heard for years that money is a primary cause of marital distress. A lack of money does make bad situations worse. Find a household where there are problems. It could be marital problems, parent-child problems, or just about any point of conflict, stress, or...
At work, my dad noticed that the name of an employee was the same as an old friend. He found the man's e-mail address and sent him a message. When Dad received a reply, he was insulted and fired back another e-mail: "I've put on some weight, but is it so noticeable that you...
