The Basic Christian Life: Patience & Overcoming – Part 15

(Click here to search for all the posts in this series…) James 5:7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. (NKJV) Ah… “be patient”. Is there any less welcome admonition these days?  We don’t want to be patient… we want spiritual success NOW. We want prosperity NOW. We want Godly mountaintop experiences [...]

The Basic Christian Life: Special Instructions About Money (Yeah, I’m Talking To YOU) – Part 14

(Click here to search for all the posts in this series…) James 5:1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! (NKJV) This is one of those lessons that have to start with a preface and a definition or people will either immediately 1) be offended, or 2) [...]

I’m Worried Jesus is Lying

Matthew 6:25 ~“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?(NKJV; emphasis mine) Is Jesus a liar? We certainly act like He is. [...]

Three Principles That Will Transform Any Life, Family or Culture

Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you; But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? I’m often amazed and dismayed at the continued fumblings and foolishness we see today across the board from leaders, teachers, politicians and [...]

Here’s My New Book – For FREE!

From Brent I just published my latest book (Where Laughter Lives – Volume One)… you can have it FREE. Our family blog is subtitled “Where Laughter Lives”. We chose that because humor is a part of our daily life. It’s a good thing too. With going-on nine kids, we NEED to have time to laugh. [...]

What Is The Sin That “Leads To Death”?

A reader asks: Please explain 1John 5:16-17. What is a “sin that leads to death?” I thought all sin led to death. Can you explain? – – – – – – – – – – – All sin does lead to death. That’s clear from Genesis through Revelation. So what is this passage talking about? [...]

Does My Life Testify To My Salvation?

A reader asked: I grew up a Nazarene; at 18 wandered until 39 then came to a Bible believing church and asked for forgiveness. I was once a heavy drinker and a bad father. That all stopped. Over the past 8 years I have been active in many ministries and have helped others. But never [...]

Prayer – Does God Listen To Non-Christians?

A reader asks: How does God hear the prayers of people who aren’t Christians? Growing up, I was taught that He only heard the prayers of His children, but I know that He hears the sinner’s prayer of salvation, so this can’t be entirely accurate. I know that pop culture would have us believe that [...]

God’s Voice or My Own Mind Speaking?

A reader asked: My question is, how do we discern when God is talking to us? How do we know if it is our own ego and or the devil playing tricks on us? There have been many circumstances which I thought God was telling me what to do, but later find out it obviously [...]

500 Pages of Bible Questions & Answers

I wanted to let you know about my newest book:  SeriousFaith Bible Questions & Answers – Volume One There is a serious need today for serious answers to serious questions about the Bible & Christianity. I do not write answers to support any specific doctrinal tradition or group. My only goal in answering questions is [...]

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