CHRISTIAN
“Christian” can mean a lot of things to different people. But what does the Bible say? Simply this: it’s a label.
December 2024
Length: Long, 2081 words
How a funny biblical reference about ancient bowel habits reminds us to promptly deal with our sin.
December 2024
Length: Short, 648 words
Our natural response to disrespect is to fight back, but sometimes retaliation has deadly consequences. The Bible teaches another way. It requires greater strength, but it's far more effective than defending our “Self”.
December 2024
Length: Long, 2800 words
There’s nothing we want more than for our children to know the Lord, but it’s ultimately beyond our control. All we can do is hope and pray, and enjoy those moments we see Jesus moving in them.
November 2024
Length: Short, 762 words
How the curse of producing food “by the sweat of your brow” doesn't refer to hard work, but the worry about whether your hard work will actually pay off.
October 2024
Length: Long, 2882 words
Healthy empires expand; so it is with God's Kingdom. Church expansion is what the Gospel is all about.
October 2024
Length: Long, 2758 words
Imperial cults were common throughout history, with their legacy still apparent in our modern calendar. The Gospel of Christ was strikingly similar.
October 2024
Length: Really Long, 3141 words
Messenger systems were the lifeblood of ancient empires, and Christianity followed suit.
September 2024
Length: Really Long, 4061 words
The evolution of gospel-related words from ancient times till today.
September 2024
Length: Medium, 1673 words
How an ancient battle shaped an Olympic event, both of which echo the original meaning of the Greek word for “good news”.
August 2024
Length: Long, 2525 words
The unwavering support of a little-known father named Joash was instrumental in his son’s success as a mighty man of God.
June 2024
Length: Medium, 1777 words
Three great prophets met during the Transfiguration, but why them? And why not others? It all has to do with the uncanny similarities in their lives.
February 2024
Length: Really Long, 3494 words
There was a forest fire rushing towards us, but I was told everything was fine. Do I just accept it? Or should I have the courage to speak up?
October 2023
Length: Medium, 1764 words
I just wanted someone to listen to me, but it took not being heard to catch a glimpse of what God goes through a billion times a day.
October 2023
Length: Short, 889 words
We live in a world where bad stuff happens, often unexpectedly. When there seems to be no reason for it, sometimes the most appropriate response is to just cry.
September 2023
Length: Long, 2726 words
All the physical laws of the universe are subject to their Creator. Even time itself.
September 2023
Length: Long, 2416 words
Sorting out truth from fiction is hard – it takes a lot of effort to verify claims, which many of us are reluctant to do. However, the consequences of believing lies can be deadly.
September 2023
Length: Long, 2109 words
Foolish behavior is understandable for animals who don't know any better. But we have no excuse.
August 2023
Length: Medium, 1028 words
In the Kingdom of God, there are no lesser roles. We all equally contribute to the life-saving work of Christ, no matter what we do for him.
August 2023
Length: Medium, 1399 words
The one thing the world needs more of is Jesus, especially in worship music.
August 2023
Length: Medium, 1648 words
Not all roads are well-marked. In fact, God has a way of making a way where there is none.
July 2023
Length: Medium, 1929 words
Everyone has a testimony, no matter how uneventful it may seem.
June 2023
Length: Short, 744 words
What my dog taught me about angels, demons, and spiritual warfare. Serious stuff.
June 2023
Length: Really Long, 3403 words
Injuries are a part of life, but how we heal from them depends on the therapy we receive.
June 2023
Length: Long, 2139 words
Sleep training a baby is absolute torture for a mother, simply because she cannot ignore the cry of her children. Just like God.
February 2023
Length: Medium, 1017 words
Crucifixion would be a nasty way to die, and yet this is exactly what we experienced through Jesus and what he tells us to do to ourselves.
January 2023
Length: Long, 2614 words
How a lighthearted chat with Dad about dirt biking turned into godly advice for life.
September 2022
Length: Long, 2075 words
An exploration of the greatest regret believers will have at the end of their lives.
July 2022
Length: Medium, 1802 words
How one of the smartest creatures on earth illustrates one of the most important principles in the Bible.
July 2022
Length: Medium, 1616 words
Just one little act of rebellion can have devastating consequences, not just for you but for those you love.
May 2022
Length: Medium, 1647 words
Ever wonder how your children see you? Just ask them to draw a picture. You may be surprised by the pedestal they put you on, and it should serve as inspiration to try to live up to their superhero image of you.
January 2022
Length: Short, 659 words
God is the Great Physician. But what type? Well, there's only one specialty that holds the market on "the breath of life" and so skillfully "directs the heart where he wants it to go".
June 2021
Length: Short, 628 words
Exposing ourselves to sunlight every day resets our internal clock and regulates our organ systems. We need the Light of Jesus the same way.
May 2021
Length: Short, 702 words
Grandma had some gorgeous old dishes, and they were the perfect example of what holiness is all about.
May 2021
Length: Medium, 1164 words
Our failure to act when we see evil happening is just as much a sin as the evil itself.
May 2021
Length: Medium, 1316 words
Why do we get embarrassed when "Jesus" gets mentioned in our daily lives? Perhaps it's time to be less shy about someone who means so much to us.
April 2021
Length: Medium, 1184 words
"Honey, where's the ketchup?" Sometimes we need a little help seeing what's right in front of our face.
March 2021
Length: Short, 720 words
A Bible is a nice gift, but there's a lot more to sharing the gospel than just handing someone the Word of God. The unsaved need help understanding it, and it starts with your own story.
January 2021
Length: Medium, 1230 words
Men fear it, children cower before it, and every woman knows how to use it. What’s more, this all-powerful weapon of mothers worldwide may have a biblical basis for wielding it.
November 2020
Length: Short, 884 words
A reflection on a tragic story of drug addiction that hit close to home.
November 2020
Length: Medium, 1007 words
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints often aren't accepted by mainstream Christians because of the differences in their doctrine. But the way they live out their faith has impressed me thoroughly time and again.
October 2020
Length: Short, 847 words
A satirical (yet surprisingly truthful) biblical exposition of the evilest food ever made.
September 2020
Length: Short, 912 words
A story of pain... and hope.
September 2020
Length: Short, 882 words
How old is the Earth? Thousands of years (like the Bible says)? Or billions (like geologists say)? Maybe both could be correct.
July 2020
Length: Medium, 1233 words
Could the Covid shutdown have a silver lining? Perhaps we should view it as a massive, mandatory Sabbath.
March 2020
Length: Short, 817 words
Nobody really wants to be meek, mostly because it seems so lame. But Jesus was meek and he was anything but lame. So maybe we don't really know what it's all about. Until now.
December 2019
Length: Long, 2300 words