Christians and Friendly Fire

Christians and Friendly Fire

As Christians, why do we continue to shoot ourselves in the feet—or worse, in the back? “Friendly fire” is a military term referring to casualties suffered as a result of accidentally shooting those on the same side in the chaos of war. I find this term quite fitting...
How to Choose Your Eternal Court Summons

How to Choose Your Eternal Court Summons

You’ve been served. You have a court date. Such words bring either fear or relief depending on the circumstances. For those seeking justice, they offer long-awaited and hopeful consolation. But for the accused, they prompt fear and a scramble of legal due process....
The Wisdom of Life’s If’s & Then’s

The Wisdom of Life’s If’s & Then’s

For whoever finds me (wisdom) finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. (Proverbs 8:35, ESV, parenthesis added) Life is all about choices – then living with the rewards or consequences of those choices. The law of sowing and reaping will always be true. It’s...
Find Your Joab to Help Make Good Choices

Find Your Joab to Help Make Good Choices

Now therefore arise, go out and speak kindly to your servants, for I swear by the LORD, if you do not go, not a man will stay with you this night, and this will be worse for you than all the evil that has come upon you from your youth until now. (2 Samuel 19:7 / ESV)...