Posts tagged “Bible”
A common text
Every year my wife and I try to read the same current book. It’s usually nonfiction. Sometimes it’s devotional in nature. Sometimes it’s historical,…
Happily ever after?
Getting to happily ever after is complicated. No disrespect to Disney, but a good relationship is not that simple. It’s not (1) love at…
Two more little prayers
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no…
Science and spirituality
Recently, Americans celebrated the 50th anniversary of humankind’s first ever steps on the moon. The year 1969 marked one of science’s greatest achievements. Maybe…
Struggles with Genesis?
For many, the struggle with science and religion starts in Genesis. “You’re saying God created the universe with just a few words? And Adam…
Love for Anyone and Everyone
Are you part of the groups “anyone” and “everyone”? Of course. So what? Pastor Dave explains the significance.
Faith and facts
Some people claim that Christians are people of faith while atheists are people of facts. A more accurate description would be that both Christians…
Wander but Don’t Wonder
Do you feel like you’re wandering through these current moments of unrest? When you enter into a season of wandering, are you left wondering where God is?
Church rules
I have counseled many, many troubled people over the years, but never once has anybody ever admitted being a Pharisee. Although the Pharisees as…
Better Than Heaven
Watch the entire devotional series from this past week as Pastor Ben guides us through what we can expect when Jesus comes back and restores his heavenly kingdom.
Divine urgency
I see it clearly now. In my youth I had the mind-set that unlimited time stretched before me. If I wanted to learn to…
A World Without Pain?
Yes, there is pain in this world, but it’s pain with a purpose.