Too many among the unchurched in our culture accuse us of hypocrisy. They criticize us as spiritual snobs who deem ourselves as better than everybody else, that we persistently look down on others. Man, I hope they’re wrong. However, I’m more concerned about how we view each other, that is, within the Church. Do some … [Read more…]

I’m quite certain the Jews of the 1st century felt like God had long abandoned them. He had remained conspicuously silent for over 400 years. No doubt, some of His Chosen People had already concluded that He had thrown in His Mercy-towel on the nation because it had spiritually blown it time and time again over … [Read more…]

It’s Christmas Eve once again and many homes all over the world honor a long-standing family tradition. Maybe yours does? Some homes will recite some appropriate Christmas story with everyone gathered by the hearth to hear daddy read, “‘Twas the night before Christmas …” Other families may conduct a more elaborate tradition and actually act … [Read more…]

J. Hudson Taylor, the founder of the former China Inland Mission, now the Overseas Missionary Fellowship, was conversing with a young missionary who was prepping to begin his ministry in China. “Look at this,” Hudson invited, and with this he pounded his fist on the table between them. Usually, this would’ve been no big deal, … [Read more…]

I wonder what advice the Galilee branch of Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Centers, if it had been in existence 2000 years ago, would’ve given Mary if she had knocked on its compassionate door. “Come on in, Mary. Tell us your story. We’re here to help and tell you that God loves you, and will forgive … [Read more…]