Scripture

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

90-Day Engagement with the New Testament

Yesterday I published a simple way to read through the New Testament in 90-Days, called 90-Day Engagement with the New Testament (link to Amazon.com). I said simple, not easy because it takes our engagement to complete. The format draws me into more consistent reading. The short journal format makes it simple to use this effectively in a … Read more

Can a Genuine Christian Lose our Salvation?

Is it possible for a genuine Christian…  to lose our salvation? I’m not asking if those who went forward in a service. Nor if a person prayed a prayer or went to church for years can lose our salvation. I’m asking about the person who knows Jesus personally and follows Him with our lives. If … Read more

Did the Father Abandon His Son on the Cross? Absolutely NOT!

Did the Father abandon His Son on the cross? Absolutely NOT! Although this has been a troublesome passage over the years…at least for some, including me! After looking at Matthew 27:46 (quoting Psalm 22:1a), the great Reformer Martin Luther was heard to mutter: “God forsaking God! Who can understand it?” How do we resolve difficult … Read more

A Fresh Look at Jesus’ Twelve

Let’s take a fresh look at Jesus’ Twelve as Primal Groups. I was watching Monday Night Football with Travis Twyman, pastor at the Inland Vineyard, and his family in the Fall of 2015. Travis is a bright thinker who thinks from Scripture. In a few sentences, he mentioned how he was stirred to think about … Read more