TRUE FREEDOM

At this time in my life, I am struck even more by this writing of Paul’s: “As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has...

TWO SIMPLE TRUTHS

The more advanced our thinking about theology becomes, the simpler our assumptions must become to understand God’s heart. A complicated faith does not work.  Over the years, I have reduced my theology to two simple truths – Jesus is the only way to God, and those...

TWO WORDS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING

There are two words that indicate the depth and specificity of Jesus’ love in a simple yet profound way. Those words were “including Peter.” Those words were spoken by the angel who waited in the empty tomb after Jesus rose from the dead. Those words were spoken to...

REVEALING THE TRUE CHRIST

When the writer of Hebrews penned the words, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), he was referring to the unchanging nature of the Lord. He was also writing a warning. The warning was mentioned in the next verse,...

WHEN THE VEIL IS REMOVED

When Jan and I pray for people who do not know the Lord, we specifically pray that the veil of their unbelief would be removed. Our prayer is simple: “Lord, make yourself known to them.” When that blinding veil is removed, remarkable results have happened....