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April 2024

April 17, 2024

Assorted Biblical Offerings

So far, we've examined a general concept of Biblical giving and the specifics of tithing....

April 10, 2024

Tithing in the Bible

In the first installment of this series, we looked at giving from a Biblical perspective....

April 03, 2024

Giving to God, Bible Style

Whether it's a birthday fundraiser online, offering time at church, or requests for funding, "giving...

February 2024

February 07, 2024

More Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went into Ministry

In part 1 of this series on ministry, I discussed eight specific things I wish...

January 2024

January 24, 2024

The Story Behind Ten Favorite Hymns

If you follow me on Facebook, you'll note I occasionally ask everyone about their favorite...

December 2023

December 27, 2023

Eight Facts for Those Who are Not Into Christmas

Statistics cite an overwhelming 88% of Americans celebrate Christmas. More than two billion people worldwide...

December 20, 2023

Jesus Breaks Through our Silent Night

Whenever I hear the term “Silent Night,” I don’t think of the hymn attributed to...

December 13, 2023

Mary Sings Her Prophetic Song for Us

"Mary's Song," as most Bible headings print in bold font, is Luke 1:46-55. It's spoken...

November 2023

November 22, 2023

Who Will be at Heaven’s Thanksgiving Table?

Someone once said we will probably be surprised at those present at heaven's "Thanksgiving table"...

November 01, 2023

Terms for Biblical Love (and What We Can Learn From Them)

When we discuss Biblical love, we don't take into account that there are different types...

October 2023

October 25, 2023

Are You a Doubting Thomas?

We’ve all heard the expression, “Doubting Thomas.” This expression is based is based on the...

October 11, 2023

An Introduction to the Law for Christians

If you spend any time online, you’ve probably encountered someone who believes in a doctrine...

September 2023

September 27, 2023

Ten Things Christians Should Get Over, Now

At this point in history, Christians and church are front and center. The world is...

September 20, 2023

20 Things Your Leader Looks for if You Seek Promotion, Part 2

If you haven't yet read the first part of this series, 20 Things Your Leader...

September 13, 2023

20 Things Your Leader Looks for if You Seek Promotion, Part 1

Psst….you…hey, yeah you! If you seek to be ordained or elevated in church position, I...

September 06, 2023

Unconditional Love

I had only been a Christian for a few months when our church experienced something...

July 2023

July 12, 2023

We are Sacred Space

Patheos's new project, Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth has me thinking...