Posts by Kevin Schaal

Weep with those that weep (Romans 12:15) There are times when deep sorrow is right and righteous. This is one. Our hearts broke as we watched the news this week. This one hit home. It’s not that we don’t mourn over the loss of life at a nightclub or a concert, but this one happened…

  “Are those wild camels?” Our questions must sound ridiculous to the native tour guides. As we ascended the heights of Mount Nebo in our tour bus, the guide patiently answered. “There are no wild camels in Jordan. Camels are very valuable. One camel costs 5000 US dollars. They all belong to someone.” As I…

In Romans 3, the Apostle Paul confronts the logic games that he knows that the Jews would make regarding the nature of their Jewish privilege. The contention of the Jews is that they inherit the promises of God by blood. He argues it is by faith and that unbelief does not mean that God is…

  Therefore, 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…

  In 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…

  There are lots of reasons why people struggle with sleep and lots of them are modern in their origin—screen time right before bed, too much caffeine or other medication. Some physical problems also make getting sleep difficult. Aside from what is technologically induced, these issues are not new. Getting to sleep also seems to…

As I preach through the book of Nehemiah, I am reminded of repeated conversations I had with my father over the years. I learned a lot from my father.  He was an industrial engineer. His 40-year career included running his own consulting firm to working for large industrial employers like Motorola, McDonnell Douglas, Arizona Public…

  Like wildfire, news services across the country have become infatuated with a revival that is occurring on the campus of Asbury College in Kentucky. I have been sent numerous links and articles regarding the phenomenon. So, you want to know what I think? My answer is “I don’t know.” Asbury College is a fairly…

To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. (Romans 14:5)  Over the years, the idea of being a Baptist,…