Outward conformity is not a sign of inward obedience. As I read through the accounts of the Old Testament Kings found in Kings and Chronicles and the corresponding prophets a picture is formed of God’s people that loved outward conformity without a love for whole-hearted obedience. External Appearances Evidence from Read more…
The weeks go by in a flurry, and I find myself in the middle of Lent before the new wears off the year. Thoughts of reflection and redemption swirl around in my mind as I contemplate the upcoming celebration of Christ’s resurrection. A Trek Through the Desert However, instead of Read more…
The book of Job has a way of toppling our neatly stacked boxes of Christian behavior and tearing off the labels of our erroneous theology. It’s an emotionally messy and heart rending story. A life that doesn’t fit neatly into our Christian categories. We frown on TV prosperity preachers and Read more…
As I crested the rise in the road, the low rolling hills stretched out before me; time seemed to turn its hands back to the 1700’s as I slowed for the rhythmic sound of horse hooves and whir of buggy wheels against the pavement. Numerous tidy farms dotted the hillside Read more…