God’s Word Kept Simple

God’s Word Kept Simple. Are you a Christian who would like to see more impact in your own life from God’s Word? Then great! You’ve come to the right place. I still remember those strong desires when I came to Christ at twenty-five. The Spirit unleashed in me a voracious appetite for God’s Word, His … Read more

Prayer Kept Simple, Praying Like Jesus

My twenty-three-year-old grandson recently asked me, “Hey, Pops, do you pray a long time out loud?” Prayer Kept Simple was birthed by this question. I quickly answered from my perception how I thought I prayed. I have fifty years of experiencing both answers to prayer and wrestling over delays in my walk with Him. Prayer … Read more

Contentious Disputes in the Church

SYNOPSIS: Contentious disputes in the church. If we approach this crucial passage in Romans 14 contentious disputes with the question, “Who’s right?” we have entirely missed Paul’s purpose. Yes, truth is of utmost importance to Paul (Titus 2:1). Eleven chapters of extraordinary truth prepare these crucial words to impact our faith-communities. One side in the … Read more

Relating with Others during Difficult Times

How do we respond during difficult times? Jesus, the most brilliant and practical teacher I know, gave us superb insight on how he asks us to relate to others to help them in difficult times (Matthew 7:1-12). In this passage, Jesus deals with the fourth spiritual virus that infects our faith-communities. If we approach life … Read more