Are You Desperate For Jesus?
I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve met a celebrity. It was the spring of 2004, and we were on our senior band trip in New York City. I stood in line to get on our charter bus, when I
We Need More Biblical Longsuffering
The Bible has a lot to say about long-suffering. Or the lack of it, if you will. In Genesis 4, Cain kills Abel for offering a “better” sacrifice. In 1 Kings 21, King Ahab kills Naboth because he wouldn’t sell
Married But Not In Love: How is it Possible?
A few years ago, I ran across a Dear Abby article written by a person named “Don’t Feel Guilty.” ***Disclaimer: I am not a normal Dear Abby reader. I feel that’s important to share. The letter asked Abby for her
The Prophet Amos Visits Hillside
At the time of this writing, we are about nine months removed from any New Year’s Resolutions that may or may not have been made. If you’re like most people, reading your Bible may have been one of those resolutions.
What Really Happened in the Story of Ananias and Sapphira?
If we’re honest with ourselves, God’s punishment in the story of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11) seems a little harsh. After all, their “little white lie” didn’t really hurt anyone, did it? They still gave a ton of money to