The Problem Is Me
I’ve never really had a problem with God – my problem has always been with me. Being raised in a conservative Christian home by two […]
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Depression
[Originally written in April of 2020 during the early months of COVID-19] OK, I admit it – I’m depressed. Well, maybe not depressed, but certainly
The Advantage of Light Over Darkness
Perception and perspective Our perception and perspective are important. When a time of darkness seems to descend upon us, how do we perceive it? The
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A Better Story
“A thousand channels, and nothing to watch.” Like many people, I subscribe to several streaming services. The other night I scanned them all, looking for
The Problem with Me, Myself, and I and Pleasure
Many Americans and others in Western cultures live like the Millionaires of former days. I don’t have a million dollars, nor am I expecting to
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The Art of Dying to Self
Most of us are familiar with left or right brain dominance. Those with left-brain dominance are supposed to be more analytical, while those with right-brain
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Reconciling Human Effort with God’s Grace
Since my early days as a young believer, I’ve understood the biblical doctrine of grace. Well, I understood it at a basic level. The importance
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The Art of Dying
Dying is not a favorite topic for most of us. We avoid talking about it and would like to circumvent death itself. But it is
Beware the Erosion
On March 5, 2021, Megan Basham wrote on Twitter: “In 2015, GracePointe Church in Nashville became one of the first large Evangelical churches to affirm
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A Flawed and Failed Attempt
The people of Israel were ruled by judges — rescuers sent by God — for about 340 years. The nation was in a time of
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