But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20, NIV I love my country. There is no country on Earth in which I would rather live. I spend most of my vacations exploring the natural places, the history, the cities, and...
Can Science Answer the Big Questions?
NOTE: I regularly read or listen to scientific studies from National Public Radio, the Associated Press, and National Geographic. Though I am not a scientist, they help me stay up to date on scientific advances. I am indebted to an article on NPR as well as a blog by James...
What Does the Bible Say about Racial Diversity?
Let me start this blog with the same disclaimer as I did for the last one. I want to be Biblical. I try hard not to be either conservative or liberal. I don’t try to align my thoughts with any political party. I don’t like to accept any labels the...
What Does the Bible Say about the Environment?
I want to be Biblical. I try hard not to be either a conservative or a liberal. I don’t try to align my thoughts with any political party. I don’t like to accept any labels the world uses to categorize people, other than I am a follower of Jesus. When...
Leaders of Character and Integrity
DISCLAIMER: I’ve been preaching, teaching, and writing the same things since the late 1980’s. Over the years, I’ve offended both Democrats and Republicans, but I’m not purposely picking on one candidate or party. Instead, I am calling on the church to demand candidates and leaders of integrity and to quit...
My Prayers For The United States Congress
The 2024 election is over except for the final tallies. We will soon have a new President and new Senators and new Congressmen. I’m hoping and praying that the new legislature will do their job—make and pass laws—and do so quickly. There are multiple issues (many of which are primarily...
Guest Blog From Tina Giles: God Loves Moms, Too
We’re closing in on a major election, and one of the issues taking the spotlight is a woman’s right to abortion. I’ve been scanning the flyers that land in my mailbox and the texts that come to my phone, and I’ve noticed a trend. One side emphasizes protection of unborn...
I Have Cancer
I have cancer. For many, that is an incredibly scary statement. Cancer can lead to months and even years of treatment. Some of the “cures” (radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery) are difficult to endure. Patients often experience painful treatment, nausea, loss of weight and hair, removal of body parts, loss of...
My Hopes and Prayers for the 2024 Election
I don’t preach candidates or political parties. I tell no one (other than my family) who I am voting for—not because I’m ashamed of it but because I want the focus of my life and church to be on Jesus and His gospel rather than on national policy and candidates. ...
An Open Letter to Southern Baptists
Southern Baptists, there is something we need to recognize, even if we don’t want to and we don’t like it. Right now, we don’t have the greatest reputation outside of our own circle. I’m not a critical outsider. I am a Southern Baptist. I’ve attended a Southern Baptist Church for...