In Praise of Punctuation!

Here’s a simple true or false question.  See how you do. True or False: Moses was the daughter of Pharaoh’s son.   My guess is that most of you answered “False,” but the correct answer is “True.”  “But how can it be true when Moses was a male, not a female,” you ask?  Well, re-read …

Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus (A Response)

httpv://youtu.be/1IAhDGYlpqY Recently, Jefferson Bethke did a video that he posted on YouTube, and that video has gone viral.  In his video, Bethke affirms his reasons for hating religion while loving Jesus.  His words have resonated with many people.  This “new” and “fresh” take on religion and Jesus, is really not new at all.  I’m old …

A Display or a Demonstration?

While living in Kentucky, we lived about 20 miles from the Corvette plant and the Corvette Museum.  When one visits the Corvette Museum, he will see dozens of Corvettes on display.  They’re beautiful to look at but one thing is for certain…none of those automobiles on display are for demonstration.  They are for display only.  …

If Jesus Couldn’t, Why Do We Think We Can?

Expectations have much to do with our contentment.  Those who place unrealistic expectations upon themselves are generally discouraged, and feel as though they are a failure.  I’m convinced that if people had proper expectations, they would not be so soon moved to discouragement, depression, and despair.  An obvious step to “reeling in” our expectations is …

I’ve Been Wrong All This Time

For years now, I have preached that we never stop learning.  I have taught that one can spend a lifetime studying, and yet still learn something new.  I have also taught that one can be convinced he is right about something, believe it most of one’s life, only to learn that it is not true.  …