Authority Issues – 4 Principles of Authority

The lion was king of the jungle.  One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew it.  He went to the bear.  “Who is the king of the jungle?” “Why, of course, you are,” the bear replied.  The lion gave a mighty roar of approval. Next...

The Day Jesus Got Mad

To be sure, Jesus is the meekest, gentlest person who ever lived. He said, ‘for I am gentle and humble in heart’ (Matt. 11:29). But meekness is not weakness. It is, rather, strength under control. Meekness has the strength to not defend oneself (like when Jesus went...

Salt & Light

Every Christian is a witness and has an evangelistic lifestyle in a world that desperately needs Jesus. Jesus gave us two pictures that describe our lifestyle in relationship to a lost world. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can...

How to Celebrate Christmas

During this season of shopping and entertaining, let’s remember why Christmas is celebrated in the first place. We decorate our homes, send out cards, visit friends, buy presents, and go caroling. Some celebrate Christmas Day watching football games. For some, it’s a...

The Gospel and the Movies

I love movies! I’m on a challenge to watch the Top 100 American Movies of All Time (per American Film Institute). I’m not an addict, but I do like good movies. Many movies have a spiritual theme running through them. Other movies have illustrate aspects of...