THE COLLISION OF OPINION

One of the most challenging situations in a life of faith takes place when we apply our beliefs to the affairs of daily life where opposing opinions exist.  This is where relational dustups have taken place in the last two years among believers that...

AUTHENTIC FAITH

I was invited to a series of meetings with a film producer and screenwriter who create faith-based movies. They wanted another set of eyes on their project. In our conversation about the movie script, I asked a question. “Why do some actors in faith-based movies have...

A COMING SHOWDOWN

We have entered uncharted territory for both the Church and the nation. A spirit of lawlessness is afoot that functions untethered to reality, commonsense, and most importantly, to the heart of God and Scripture.  Many are looking to our courts and the founding...

APPROACHING A SPIRITUAL THREAT

A few years ago, I met with one of the young cops I had trained. As we caught up on life, he shared a story. He initiated a car stop and as he approached the vehicle, he saw actions of the driver that caused him to back away and reassess. After events unfolded that...

KEEP WALKING

When we see people spending time criticizing ministries of which they do not approve or when people try to infer only one translation of the Bible is acceptable or when you are told you must believe their narrow interpretation on points of theology, you have met a...

THE FRAGRANCE OF YOUTH

I was walking through a local store when I passed a section where men and women’s cologne and perfume were displayed. I stopped and looked at some old fragrances I had not seen in years. English Leather, Old Spice, Jade East, and Brut. My cologne preferences changed...