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One Word You Ought to Know

Aug

16

2013

Have you ever been in conversation with an “industry expert” who utters words, abbreviations, and phrases you’ve never heard? I remember when I first began to research investments: P/E ratio? Beta? Volatility? Selling short? ROI? It was almost enough to make me hang it up. But I stuck with it, and while I’m no financial expert, I’m basically up to speed ...

Watch Out for Greed

Aug

3

2013

“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). This warning from Jesus puts us on notice regarding one of the most dangerous temptations human beings face: greed. Consider the fact that the lust for “more” will: Distract you ...

4 In-Your-Face Truths about Missions 2

Jul

16

2013

1. The responsibility to complete the Great Commission is personal, not just corporate. Jesus said, “You (yes, YOU) are my witnesses…” 2. You must work both locally and globally if you take Jesus’ words seriously. In Acts 13, the first missionary journey of Paul began. As he was sent from the city of Antioch, what ...

Elephant in the Church! 1

Jun

22

2013

Like the proverbial “elephant in the room,” there is an elephant in the church! The story goes like this: A huge, audacious, stubborn elephant is sitting in the center of the room, but everyone continues on with business as usual. People get so accustomed to seeing it staunchly implanted in the midst of daily activities ...

Forbidden Fruit = Death?

Jun

6

2013

Most of us are familiar with the story of “original sin.” Adam and Eve in the perfect Garden of Eden…the serpent-tempter shows up…Eve caves to the temptation and eats a piece of fruit…then, bammo! Condemnation to eternal death! Sounds a little harsh, doesn’t it? What would make Adam and Eve’s rule-breaking so egregious that it warranted capital punishment, not ...

Christian Thoughts for Muslims

Jun

6

2013

The religion of Islam (whose believers are called “Muslims”) claims more than 1 out of 5 people on earth today. The word “Islam” simply means “submission.” Muslims believe in Allah (their concept of God, an all-powerful Deity) and their primary source of spiritual information is their holy book, the Koran (Qur’an). And, while Muslims do ...

Watch Out for Pharisee Yeast!

May

8

2013

“Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” (Luke 12:1) Yeast, as far as baking is concerned, is used in very small quantities but changes the nature of bread. A tiny amount works through the whole batch of dough. What kind of spiritual “yeast” was Jesus warning us ...

A Delightful Pause – Interview

Apr

16

2013

Pastor Craig Clapper was given a unique “dream come true” sabbatical experience-a 54-day hike along the Appalachian Trail. His “pause” lasted four months and brought him closer to the Lord than he’d ever been. I was able to interview him shortly after his return. What was the state of your ministry prior to the sabbatical? ...

Moving Past Zero

Apr

8

2013

Imagine using a line graph to picture our struggle to change. Any activity below zero would indicate steps taken to battle sins like lust, greed, hatred, and selfishness. Any activity above zero would indicate steps of positive obedience like prayer, witnessing, serving, and giving. Now, if we were to graph the life of the average Christian, ...

How Do I Study Theology? 1

Mar

11

2013

Whether you are a convinced believer or a considering skeptic, the question is the same: “How do I learn about God?” Historically, people pursue theology (the study of God) through seven disciplines: 1. Scripture. Christians believe that the Bible, or “Scripture,” is the primary source for specific information about God and His plan. Reading the ...