The story of Cain and Abel is one of the most well-known and intriguing stories in the Bible. This story raises many questions, not the least of which is what caused Cain to kill his brother Abel. Family in turmoil is something we have all seen at one time or another. I have seen families…
Read MoreDoes this story sound familiar to you? A young man walks into your church. You eagerly follow up with him, maybe even take him out to lunch. You might even have the chance to lead him to the Lord! As you prioritize your time over the coming weeks, you begin pouring your life into…
Read MoreTherefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves…
Read MoreAccording to the AARP, “Among married Americans, 58 percent of women age 75 and older experience widowhood, compared to 28 percent of men. An astonishing one-third of women become widows before they’re 60, and half before they are 65.” If you are a married woman, there is a strong chance that you will one day…
Read MoreDo you ever chafe at the routine things you have to do? Some days I am irked at having to take a shower. I know, I know, people didn’t always bathe every day, and I don’t have to. But if I don’t, I won’t be able to stand myself before the day is over. Then…
Read More“The ministry would be fun if it wasn’t for people!” This was said to me in jest and attempted humor many years ago. There are two questions to consider. Is the goal of ministry to have fun? What ministry would you have if you didn’t have people? Indeed, ministry can often be difficult and not…
Read MoreWhat is wrong with the American political scene? Why is there so much corruption and confusion? Why do our leaders seem to be so blind to the very real problems that we are facing? About the time that you think it couldn’t get any worse, our society descends to a new level of depravity. Where…
Read MoreIn his marvelous little book, How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit [i], Erwin Lutzer explains why people who have gotten the victory over life-dominating sins can relapse, and very suddenly, even after decades of growth and spiritual progress. His main points are important for everyone to remember. Nearly every believer has some…
Read MoreA reporter once asked John D. Rockefeller, “How much money is enough?” The world’s first billionaire gave his famous reply: “Just a little bit more.” Rockefeller’s answer strikes a chord in every heart. There is something in us that, even if we were to be given a billion dollars, we would still say, “Just a…
Read More[Ed. Note: Currently, according to liturgical calendars, we are in the season of Lent. We sent out a request for comment to our writer’s pool on this subject. Two of them responded. This is the second of two. You may find our first, “What About Ash Wednesday?” here.] While Lent is a ritual observed by…
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