Does God Even Exist? – Part 3: The Maker of Morality
Why do we think it’s wrong for someone else to cut in line? Why do we think it’s wrong when someone bullies a child and takes their money? And why do we think it’s right...
Does God Even Exist? – Part 2: “God, that’s beautiful”
Is our universe and world just here by chance, or is it by design? Are we the result of randomness, or is there an orchestrated intelligence to life on earth? On September 24 this is...
Does God Even Exist? – Part 1: Mind Before Matter
I personally think that’s the one question that changes everything. Are we here on purpose, or by chance? Is there something after death, or not? Is there right and wrong, or is it all relative?...
One Heartbeat Away From Meeting Your Maker
We live in the age of distraction. Researchers even talk about “DAF – Directed Attention Fatigue.” Our brains have to work incredibly hard to wade through the information that is hurtling toward us at breakneck...
Why do people go to church less?
A few years ago I went into a grocery store and everyone was looking at me funny. Turns out I had pink barrettes in my hair! (I had been playing with my daughter and forgot...
Aren’t all religions basically the same?
Aren’t all religions basically the same? That’s a question I was asked recently. It’s a good one. After all, a lot of world religions seem to believe in a higher power and have some version...
God moves in mysterious ways… Really?
“God moves in mysterious ways.” Have you ever heard that before? Or said it? It’s one of those expressions that just kind of makes sense. But is it biblical? And if so, how does it...
Getting God’s Wisdom Into You
Recently I was asked this question: “How do we know what to take from the Bible and what’s not as important?” It’s a great question. Maybe you have it too. After all, the Bible is...
If you’re not giving up something
Joy. A Meaningful life. Both good things, right? Speaking to the graduating class of Eton College, the great medical missionary Albert Schweitzer said that “happiness consists in service, in giving yourself here and now to...
Hypocrite? – How to have less hypocrisy and more integrity in your faith, relationships, and mirror.
“You’re a hypocrite.” Has anyone ever said that to you? It’s a nasty and unpleasant thing! A hypocrite is a pretender—someone who says they believe certain ideals but doesn’t actually live them out in their...