February 14, 2025

How do we navigate spiritual disputes when both parties believe they “know” God’s will? Sometimes, we just have to trust God. “God’s will be done!” Scripture:        Leviticus, chapters 23-24; Psalm 24; Acts, chapter 21 Acts 21:1-14 (NASB): Now when we had parted from them and had set sail, we ran a straight course to Cos, and on the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara; and having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and... Read more

February 12, 2025

In Acts 19, some people try to use the power of the Holy Spirit for their own purposes. But the power of the Spirit only comes through belief in Jesus! Scripture:        Leviticus, chapters 18-19; Psalm 13; Acts, chapter 19 Acts 19:11-20 (NASB): God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, so that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out. But also some... Read more

February 11, 2025

When we think of the early church, we think of Peter, Paul, and the apostles. But what about Apollos? What can his story tell us about our place in God’s work? Scripture:        Leviticus, chapters 15-17; Acts, chapter 18 Acts 18:24-28 (NASB): Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was proficient in the Scriptures. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he... Read more

February 8, 2025

As the “big game” approaches, we can expect to hear someone from the winning side talk about their faith in Christ. But what should we think about Christian athletes as spiritual role models? Christian Athletes as Disciples Last month, I wrote a column on prayer in sports (What Place Does Prayer Have in Sports for Fans and Athletes?) I contrasted prayers by fans for their team to win with prayers by athletes. I suggested that athletes could reasonably pray for... Read more

February 7, 2025

In Leviticus 6, God repeatedly tells Moses that “the fire doesn’t go out” on the altar. What does that tell us about the Holy Spirit’s work in us? Scripture:        Leviticus, chapters 4-6; Acts, chapter 14 Leviticus 6:8-13 (NASB): Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Command Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the law for the burnt offering: the burnt offering itself shall remain on the hearth of the altar all night until the morning, and the fire on... Read more

February 6, 2025

“How can I know God’s will?” By listening to Him! In Acts 13, we see an example. The Holy Spirit said… and God’s people responded! Scripture:        Leviticus, chapters 1-3; Acts, chapter 13 Acts 13:1-13 (NASB): Now there were prophets and teachers at Antioch, in the church that was there: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy... Read more

January 29, 2025

Many people reject or ignore the Bible as irrelevant to modern life. However, the Bible demonstrates the practical aspects of God’s laws for everyday life! Scripture:        Exodus, chapters 23-24; Psalm 14; Acts, chapter 5 Exodus 23:1-9 (NASB): You shall not give a false report; do not join your hand with a wicked person to be a malicious witness. You shall not follow the crowd in doing evil, nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to join together with... Read more

January 27, 2025

Throughout Scripture, God encounters people. Their responses vary based on their circumstances and belief. How do we respond to the presence of God? Scripture:        Exodus, chapters 17-20; Acts, chapter 2 Exodus 20:18-26 (NASB): And all the people were watching and hearing the thunder and the lightning flashes, and the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it all, they trembled and stood at a distance. Then they said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself... Read more

January 23, 2025

Part 2 of “My Favorite Bible Passages? Here Are 7 You Should Know“ Every Christian ought to have favorite Bible passages. God’s Word guides us and forms us in the image of Jesus! Here are more Bible passages you should know. “Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is... Read more

January 22, 2025

“What are your favorite Bible passages?” That’s a common question among believers. And for good reason! As the writer of Hebrews puts it, “For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). But it’s hard to identify “favorite Bible passages,” for two reasons. First, I... Read more


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