In resurrection, God starts all over with a new creation. But resurrection always follows suffering and death. Herein lies an important lesson. If you make a home for the Lord Jesus Christ, hard times will come. Crisis will come. Suffering will come. Even death – in some form – will come. Suffering is worldwide and neck deep. But for the Christian, suffering has a purpose. It’s the chiseling of God designed to transform you into the image of His Son.... Read more
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It’s called The Tabernacle of David. Some have said it was the most powerful message they’ve ever heard. I hope you are touched by it. At one point, I got so emotional I almost lost it. CLICK HERE to listen to it Read more
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“We need never to shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul. Closer than our most secret thoughts.” ~ A.W. Tozer For more on the deeper Christian life, check out all of our podcasts here. Read more
I realize that “the media” is not a monolith. So I’m using the word generally here. However, I keep seeing the following narrative played out in scores of interviews, commentaries, and pundit discussions across the TV news networks, magazines, and the Internet. So while there are certainly exceptions, I’ve identified nine common lies perpetuated by people in the media. Granted, there are enough vocal evangelicals to bolster each of these stereotypes, so the media isn’t completely responsible. But nuance is necessary... Read more
“Without the Way, there is no going. Without the Truth, there is no knowing. Without the Life, there is no living.” ~ Thomas à Kempis In some recent progressive Christian blogs, the authors often argue that the Bible contradicts itself a great deal. Some of these authors even go as far as to say that the Bible isn’t terribly reliable, and that certain things that God told Israel, for example, were . . . well . . . little fibs. “God... Read more
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It was February 1964. Cassius Clay (who would later change his name to Muhammad Ali) was relatively unknown. The Beatles were just becoming known in the United States. Both were about to make history and be called “the greatest.” But that would come later. The Beatles were relaxing in Florida and asked to meet the heavyweight champion of the world, Sonny Liston. Liston had no interest so he declined, calling the four musicians “sissies” and “bums.” The Beatles were then taken to... Read more
Sometimes music can touch us where printed words cannot. This is one of my favorite songs of all time . . . it speaks to something deep within my own heart and thus inspires me every time I hear it. Note: my podcast episode from August 2011 — God’s Dream: What Does It Look Like? — goes along with this song. Give it a listen. If you like the song, share this post using the “share” buttons below. Most Christians have never heard it,... Read more
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