There are movies that entertain and there are movies that make you think as they entertain. Then there are movies simply make you think while inspiring you. Of Gods and Men belongs in this category. It is a French film that is based on events that took place in Algiers in 1996. It explores faith, freedom, and brotherhood. A small groupContinue reading “Of Gods And Men”
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The Cross: Punishment or Suffering?
Did God punish Jesus at the cross? When you put it that way it sounds rather stark, doesn’t it? I think there would be unanimous agreement that God didn’t punish Jesus for anything He personally did. He had no sin (Hebrews 4:14ff). But after this, there would be some significant divergence. There would be more thanContinue reading “The Cross: Punishment or Suffering?”
Worthy Of His Calling
Part of Paul’s prayer for the disciples at Thessalonica is that “our God may make you worthy of His calling” (2 Thessalonians 1:11). He prays the same sort of thing for disciples everywhere (Ephesians 4:1; Philippians 1:27; Colossians 1:10). Interestingly, this passage is singular in the sense that this is the only text where God’sContinue reading “Worthy Of His Calling”
Nice Prayers or Good Prayers?
When we have prayed over every wart, pimple, and problem of people both known and unknown, have we really ministered to them? Have we done what God would have us to do for them? Is this the essence of what the church is to be about? Curiously, there’s nothing in the New Testament to sanction the fervorContinue reading “Nice Prayers or Good Prayers?”
This Is Our Savior!
John the Baptist was like a defensive end in football whose team was way ahead in the game. That means the other team had to abandon their running game because they needed lots of points in a hurry. Knowing that he didn’t have to defend against the run, John could put devote his focus andContinue reading “This Is Our Savior!”
Until He Comes
Francis Scott Key was a lawyer in the Baltimore-DC area and something of a Washington insider. He served as the United States District Attorney for the District of Columbia during the Jackson administration. Of course, we know him best as the man who wrote the words to our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. InContinue reading “Until He Comes”
Pain Management
When you mention this phrase, most of us think of a situation where someone is experiencing a significant amount of pain and discomfort. Pain management speaks to whatever approach they implement to deal with their condition. It might include medication, physical therapy, exercises, counseling, and other elements. It’s not uncommon to hear of people goingContinue reading “Pain Management”
Lost and Found
I’m convinced that when we see God one day, we will be absolutely and utterly overwhelmed by His glory. It will be like nothing we have ever seen or imagined. There are plenty of texts that nudge us in this direction: Moses’ request to see God’s glory (Exodus 33), Isaiah’s vision of God in theContinue reading “Lost and Found”
The God Who Believes In Man (1)
I remember something remarkable in the College Softball World Series some years ago. I’ve been interested and involved sports all of my life so there’s not much that genuinely impresses me—but this did. Here was the situation: the score was 2-0 and it was in the bottom of the fourth inning of a seven inning game. The team that was trailing hadContinue reading “The God Who Believes In Man (1)”
What It Means To Follow Christ
Christ calls us to make a decision about discipleship. He doesn’t call on us to simply decide if we want to accept the forgiveness He offers and get dunked in a baptistery—He calls us to make a decision to about having a relationship with Him. It is much like the decision to get married. Getting married is notContinue reading “What It Means To Follow Christ”
