Fruits Worthy of Repentance
[And John said to them], “Bear fruits worthy of repentance.”…And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to...
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Baptism and Forgiveness
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean...
Congressman Broun's Remarks on Evolution
Today, I'm blogging at the Huffington Post about Congressman Paul Broun's recent comments about evolution…
One Pastor Who Changed My Life
I became a follower of Jesus in a small Assembly of God church when I was 14 years old. My pastor was a man named Phil Hollis. His passionate faith...
Who Is the Greatest?
An argument broke out among the disciples over which one of them should be regarded as the greatest. ...
Is Papyrus Fragment Suggesting Jesus Had a Wife Authentic?
Earlier this week, the news media reported the discovery of a papyrus fragment (an ancient scrap of paper) that quotes Jesus as mentioning his...
Remembering Jesus
14When the time came, Jesus took his place at the table, and the apostles joined him. 15He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this...
The Importance of Being a Servant
7The Day of Unleavened Bread arrived, when the Passover had to be sacrificed. 8Jesus sent Peter and John with this task: “Go and prepare for us to...
Politics and Religion
This week the Democrats will be holding their national convention in Charlotte. I wrote last week about the role of a candidate’s faith in his or...
Faith and the Presidential Election
What role does your faith play in determining who you vote for for president of the United States? What role should a candidate’s faith play in...
Jesus Takes Our Stones
Jesus trained to be a carpenter under his earthly father, Joseph, and probably practiced the trade until he was twenty-nine. Some years ago, when I...
Learning to Give
Our generosity to God and others not only touches God and other people; it also changes us. As human beings, we were created with the need to be...