
Hmm...What's that Now?
Biblically questionable lyric of the week -- from Hawk Nelson: "Oh, you're working way too hard! And this perfection you're chasing, is just energy wasted, cause he (God)love's you like you are!" I'd like to see the Bible verse where God says, "You guys just keep doing what you're doing cause I love you just like you are." I think God loves us TOO MUCH to leave us like we are. Isn't that like leaving a person bleeding and hurting on the side of the road, telling them to quit

The Dangers of Secular Humanism -- Part 3
If you read through the previous two blogs, then you are well aware that a secular humanist invasion is underway. Colleges across our land have long been launching points for this invasion. Consider the story of Ben Stein. The comedian turned director, who made the pro-creation themed movie Expelled, was led to expel himself. Initially invited to give the 2009 commencement speech at the University of Vermont, he was quickly the center of a secular humanist firestorm. Harsh wo

Finding the True You
Not too long ago, I was combing through Amazon searching for a book—one that would help me unpack who I was created to be. However, after perusing the different titles available, I became disheartened rather quickly. One book stated that the key to understanding who you are is to effectively deal with fears while another covered how to manage all of your emotions. Still another touted that building up your self-esteem was the answer. I thought to myself, “How does being unafr

Who Needs Directions?
All Scripture is [h]inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. ~ 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (NLT) Shortly after finishing our basement, I went out and bought some bookshelves and a little end table to go with our furniture down there. Unfortunately, these weren’t “ready to go” items. They came in boxes and had to be put together. Now, I am a directions g

The Power of the Word
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. ~ 2 Timothy 3:16,17 (NLT) George Mueller, who was known for his strong faith, confided, “The first three years after conversion, I neglected the Word of God. Since I began to search it diligently, the blessing has been

What's Your GPS?
Amy Carmichael was born in Northern Ireland in 1867. While still a teenager, she heard 1 Corinthians 3:11-13, for no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ. Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value. Amy was so moved by the power of those w