Stop Limiting Christ’s Atonement

Last updated on: April 12, 2016 at 2:36 pm By Jack Lee

The cross of Christ is the most central point of all of human history. It's the single greatest event the universe has ever seen. More than that, it's the most magnificent example of love, sacrifice, and justice that has ever, or will ever, be produced. When I have doubts or wavering faith the cross is where I stop look back and say "There, right there!" It works like a source of nourishment at my deepest roots. It makes me who I am and drags me away from who I was. Words cannot contain or even begin to accurately describe the beauty and power of what happened there on that day. Read more

Robin Williams And The Best Thing He Ever Did

Last updated on: April 12, 2016 at 2:36 pm By Jack Lee

Every time I have watched this movie I think about that scene for a days to come. It wasn't until talking to my wife about it, the other night, that I realized why it resonated with me so much. She said, with much wisdom, it's because we have all experienced serious hurt, to one degree or another, and we all long for someone to pursue us and show us freedom. She was so right. You almost see the chains of guilt and anger come falling off Will as Shawn talks to him. To be set free from the bondage that deep pain brings is nothing short of the gospel. And, like other moments of great repentance, redemption, and vulnerability all Will can say "I'm so sorry" Read more

God And The Problem of Evil

Last updated on: April 12, 2016 at 2:35 pm By Jack Lee

e tend to drift along happy and content and then when something terrible happens we start wondering where God is. If God truly is omnipotent and benevolent then why does this stuff continue happen? Why doesn't He stop these horrible things? It's certainly not a question of power or ability. I think scripture and other events in history make this clear. So, why then, if God loves us, does He let these things happen? This is complex question with an even more complex answer. And, even that answer is wrapped in mystery. Read more

9 Things You Should Be Doing In Your Marriage

Last updated on: April 12, 2016 at 2:34 pm By Jack Lee

I am the farthest thing from a marriage expert. I am a novice and a moron. That's a lot of the reason the first few years of marriage were so hard on us. In fact, its pretty clear, to anyone that knows me, I am just figuring this stuff out as I go along. But, that doesn't mean I haven't learned some things along the way. Below are 9 recommendations of things (I learned the hard way) that you should be doing in your marriage. Read more