Christians in More Than Name Only

Christians in More Than Name Only

Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:1-3, NKJV)  As Christians, there would be a...
Applying Spiritual Sunscreen

Applying Spiritual Sunscreen

When was the last time you got really sunburned? My wife and I recently spent a week on vacation at a Central American resort. It was on a beautiful, relaxing, all-inclusive, beach-front golfing community. You can imagine the peaceful approach we took to the usual...
Heading Into Battle Unarmed

Heading Into Battle Unarmed

There’s a battle raging at this very moment. Though you may not recognize or admit it, you are right in the middle of it. This battle’s origin is from eternity past, but its finale is fast approaching. It isn’t a visible, physical battle of human flesh, blood, and...
Safe & Sound, but Still Vulnerable

Safe & Sound, but Still Vulnerable

And they came to Laish, to a people quiet and unsuspecting, and struck them with the edge of the sword and burned the city with fire. And there was no deliverer. (Judges 18: 27-28, ESV) Many times our safety, security, and affluence leave us vulnerable to apathy,...