What would Jesus say about COVID-19?
Watch video During the time of Jesus, leprosy, cholera, tuberculosis, smallpox and dysentery suppressed life expectancy to the age of 35. That figure was the result of a 25-33 percent …
COVID, QAnon conspiracy theories and more!
April 2020 COVID-19 Conspiracy theories spreading faster than virus itself As government and industry researchers are working nonstop to understand this new coronavirus, COVID-19, conspiracy theorists are also working feverishly …
Son of a saint!
When godly parents have not-so-godly children Then Manoah prayed to the Lord: “O Lord, I beg you . . . teach us how to bring up the boy who is …
When praises turn to ashes
Many churches burn the branches from Palm Sunday of the previous year to use for the current year’s Ash Wednesday. (Ash Wednesday initiates Lent, which is a time of preparation …
How to decide what’s right or wrong for you
Many of the issues we face in today’s world are not addressed specifically in Scripture. So how do you decide what’s right or wrong for you? Here are some general …
Are you listening to God or Goliath?
For 90 days, the nine-foot, nine-inch Philistine warrior would strut out each and every morning, blaspheming the name of God and belittling the Hebrew army. The giant would dare any …
A visit from Jeff Bezos
‘Tis the week before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature is stirring, except for my mouse. The wishes are posted on Amazon’s list, in hopes that Jeff …
Mr. Rogers’ ‘Terrible day in neighborhood’
I’m sure that even Mr. Rogers had one of those days: It’s a terrible day in the neighborhood, A terrible day for neighbor, Won’t you please go, leave me all …
God, I don’t understand . . .
. . . unanswered prayer. . . . unfulfilled promises. . . . unpunished evil. You’re not alone if you’re struggling! The psalmist, Asaph, (Psalms 50, 73-83) rejoiced at the …
Bible study tools
I enjoy teaching a class for writers—and normal people—called Correctly Handling the Word in Writing. So, here are several of my favorite resources: Bible translations • Bible Gateway • Blue …
Overcoming fear and worry
From the book cover: War, politics, finances, health concerns, job loss. Is your blood pressure rising yet? Troubling issues bombard our news outlets, social media feeds, and personal lives constantly. …
Overcoming fear and worry: excerpt
Introduction Hi. I’m Jim. I’m a recovering worrier, who has been worry-free for over forty years now. Well, not in a row . . . or even consistently . . …
‘In this world you will have trouble’
One Sunday I made the mistake of teaching on John 16:33: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will …
When praises turn to ashes
Many churches burn the branches from Palm Sunday of the previous year to use for the current year’s Ash Wednesday. (Ash Wednesday initiates Lent, which is a time of preparation …
If a friend is thinking about suicide . . .
This page attempts to answer: • Is it normal to want to just die? • Will these feelings go away? • Why do I feel like I want to kill …