A few days ago, a lawyer friend of mine brought up the Russian invasion of Ukraine. And to my surprise, she asked me how we could pray for Putin. One thing she suggested, was that we could channel our prayers so the goodness in Putin’s heart would resurface, and he would now change his evil… Continue reading Are Human Beings Basically Good? Or Is Man Naturally Corrupt and Just Waiting For An Excuse To Let Loose?
Category: Faith & Works
To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: Is Tithing Still Required After The Resurrection?
Many Christian debate on whether tithing is still required after Jesus’ death and resurrection. But before I join the debate, let’s define what tithing is and is not. Tithing Versus GivingPeople often confuse tithing with giving, and they’re apt to use these words interchangeably like they mean the same thing. But Old Testament tithing is… Continue reading To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: Is Tithing Still Required After The Resurrection?
What Can I Do To Earn What God Gave Me For Free?
Below is a letter based on what I wrote to Ron, a Christian who thinks he’s a filthy rag and unworthy of love because of his sins. If you struggle with trying to do enough to please God, then this may be helpful to you. Please know that you are no longer in debt. Jesus… Continue reading What Can I Do To Earn What God Gave Me For Free?
How Do I Love My Neighbor in a Post Covid World?
Explains how to love your neighbor in practical ways, including your overseas colleagues.
Giving Hilariously
Want to be a cheerful giver? Here’s how to give with joy and to God’s delight!
A Mess In Progress
Often, it’s the slow learners who make the best teachers. I should know. Ten years after being a Christian, I was still seeing prostitutes. Twenty years after being a Christian, I was still in the grips of pornography. I’m free of that now. But realistically, what if I went back to it all tomorrow? Would… Continue reading A Mess In Progress
Finding Jesus at the Dollar Store
Christians like to think they’re good people. But deep down many of us wonder if we can ever be good enough. After all, God is perfect. God is holy. And God has standards. As stated by the apostle John, anyone who says they have no sin is a liar. And so we’re left with a… Continue reading Finding Jesus at the Dollar Store
A Few Bread Crumbs Please (Why We Have No Fruit)
Life is strange. A month ago on the way home from church, you rescued a man from a burning car wreck. Without thinking, you acted on impulse and snatched him from the blazing flames. You just did what you had to do. Then life went on and you never heard from him again. That is,… Continue reading A Few Bread Crumbs Please (Why We Have No Fruit)
Faith & Works-Are You Asleep At The Wheel?
Ever stay up to watch a late night movie on TV? But when you close your eyes for just a second, you find you missed the movie and are stuck watching the credits? We’ve all done this. We delude ourselves into thinking we’re awake when we’re really asleep. Or take the near death experience which… Continue reading Faith & Works-Are You Asleep At The Wheel?