Talk is Cheap It’s thirty-eight days before one of the most disrespectful elections I can remember, and we are at the height of political rhetoric. Both sides seem to think bashing the opponent is more effective than civil discourse about the issues they would be elected to address. Badgering, bullying, and backbiting seem to be the primary criteria for speech […]
And That’s the Truth Quick, candidates aside, what’s the one thing you dislike most about politics? As I think about this, we’re in the home stretch of the presidential election. In fact, it’s because of this that I began thinking about writing this post. I’m reminded of an entry in God’s “big ten” of rules: “You shall not bear false […]
There Are Answers But nobody is asking the right questions. What should I study in school to have a good career? Where should I live? What kind of car should I buy? These are all good questions. But in the big picture, they’re not important. The value of these questions is dependent on your worldview. If you’re one who believes […]
Competition is not a bad word. In fact, when we use our God-given talents to be the best we can, we honor and glorify God. We often see the negative side of competition—the strutting and taunting—but that says more about the character of those who behave that way than about the act of competing. I love it when scripture gives […]
If Not Me… The other day, I was with a group of men studying the Beatitudes in Matthew. You know, blessed are the…fill in the blank. Just after that section, we’re reminded that we are salt and light. Our study took us through the primary attributes of both. It was a convicting study because of the one glaring conclusion I […]
Again and Again My reading today brought me to the Old Testament book of Judges. Haven’t been here for quite a while. But just the name often strikes fear when I think I might have to stand before one for something stupid I did. The book starts out as a continuation of where Joshua left off right after his death. […]