Jesus asked Peter this question in John 13:38. Peter had just boldly declared that he would and Jesus asked, “would you, really?” This is a tough question, the kind that requires serious, deep, and honest reflection. If Christ were to Read more…

“…[nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God…” (Rom 8:38-39) In the middle of a sermon about overcoming rejection, a popular minister stopped, looked at the camera and spoke softly and deliberately, “God loves you and Read more…

“Fight the good fight of faith…” 1 Tim 6:12 On a trip to northern Africa many years ago, I joined a group of eager adventurers for a camel ride into the Sahara Desert. I was struck by how the camels Read more…

“…in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil…” Gen. 2:9 There is some evil God does not want us to know or experience, so when God tells Read more…

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Cor. 4:17 There are some situations in life that can only be described as ugly. Indeed, some are so ugly that Read more…