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intimidation of the Bible

Posted by Tim Gustafson on June 17th, 2013 | 2 responses
The Bible can intimidate me sometimes. Certain statements bring on the guilt. Here are just a few of them: “You are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48); “You must be holy in... read more »

true love

Posted by regina franklin on May 7th, 2013 | 5 responses
When I stopped by a nearby restaurant to pick up some food, a guy and a girl standing in the parking lot caught my attention. Their arms linked together, the guy craftily reached to place his hand between her legs. My heart... read more »

the big chill

Posted by tom felten on April 24th, 2013 | 6 responses
Recently, scientists discovered the answer to why we occasionally experience that dreaded “brain freeze” when eating ice cream. The piercing pain in the ol’ temples is caused by an increase in blood flow and the... read more »

April 15, 2013

Posted by Today's Conversation on April 15th, 2013 | 6 responses
How has God helped you overcome legalism in your life? ... read more »

needing God

Posted by tom felten on April 15th, 2013 | 3 responses
When Palestinian Tass Saada was just 17 years old, he joined the Fatah movement in the West Bank. Tass hated Jews and engaged in guerilla warfare against them. He became known as “Butcher” due to the many Israeli... read more »

in God’s presence

Posted by tom felten on April 5th, 2013 | no responses
During Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, military chaplain Cary Cash served with the US military’s 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment as they battled their way to Baghdad. After the regiment secured Saddam Hussein’s... read more »

guilt and grace

Posted by K. T. Sim on March 14th, 2013 | 2 responses
One of the exciting milestones I witnessed in my daughter’s development was when she first learned to walk at 9 months. She pulled herself up to a standing position while holding onto a coffee table and took her very first... read more »

correcting blind spots

Posted by marvin williams on March 1st, 2013 | 4 responses
In The Call to Joy and Pain, Ajith Fernando, a Christian leader from Sri Lanka, wrote: “The church in each culture has its own special challenges—theological blind spots that hinder Christians from growing to full... read more »

opening up

Posted by tom felten on February 7th, 2013 | 9 responses
Recently, my wife and I had the privilege of speaking on the topic of Loving One Another at a marriage retreat. Attendees included couples of all ages—those who had been married just a year to a “golden” duo who had... read more »

rebuilding the altar

Posted by K. T. Sim on January 21st, 2013 | 4 responses
Each New Year promises the opportunity to start afresh—the prospect of a new beginning. The Israelites had been a rebellious and disobedient people. After 70 years of exile, they were allowed to return home to Judea. They... read more »
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