It was back on Halloween of 1517 that Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses onto the chapel door at Wittenberg University in Germany. As a scholar himself, teaching Bible and theology on the faculty, he was requesting that the Holy See provide a forum to debate his growing concerns over his Church’s sale of indulgences. … [Read more…]
500 years ago, an earthquake rocked all of Germany. It changed its landscape forever! Fact is, its aftershocks are still being felt today – and all around the world! I’m not talking about a physical earthquake; I’m talking about a spiritual one. Who would’ve ever guessed a hammer and nail would change everything? But then … [Read more…]
Pause for a moment and honestly ponder the question, “Why do we pray?” Is it to defeat terrorist groups and rescue persecuted Christians worldwide – or is it to plead my son to make the high school baseball team or my daughter to receive a college scholarship? Is it to protect preborn children from “Choice” … [Read more…]
A Texan died and went to Hell; but after only a few days there, the Devil began to stew because the guy seemed to be enjoying himself. Satan went over to him and asked why he was so happy. He responded simply, “Because I feel like I’m back home on a hot June summer day.” … [Read more…]
We live in a blame-shifting culture. Few of us own up to our own personal responsibility for much of anything anymore. Cheating spouses blame the other for failing to meet their needs. Adult children blame their parents for past abuse. Bosses blame their subordinates for lackluster productivity, while subordinates blame their bosses for creating a … [Read more…]
