Category Archives: Guest Contributors
“Should a Christian be politically correct?”
Political correctness (PC) is defined as “a term that describes language, ideas, policies, and behavior seen as seeking to minimize social and institutional offense in occupational, gender, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, religious belief, disability, and age-related contexts.” The key word … Continue reading
It’s better than Xanax!
Worry seems to be America’s favorite indoor sport. Stress and worry are far too common among most Christians. The Bible teaches much about worry. The Bible clearly teaches that Christians are not to worry. In Philippians 4:6, we are commanded, “Do … Continue reading
“What is the pride of life?”
The phrase “pride of life” is found only once in the Bible, in 1 John 2:16, but the concept of the pride of life, especially as it is linked with the “lust of the eyes” and the “lust of the flesh,” … Continue reading
If you think you have this virtue — you don’t!
I have known people that had a superficial humility. They would basically say that they were proud of their humility. It is rather odd that when you think you have this virtue, you do not. What does the Bible say … Continue reading
“The sin no one confesses publically”
After 50 years in the ministry, I have heard many people confess many sins both to me and in public. The variety of sins was spacious, everything from adultery to drunkenness and about everything you can imagine in between. The one sin … Continue reading
“How bad can a Christian sin?”
Christians continue to sin after they are saved – we will not be completely free from sin until we die or Jesus comes back. However, becoming a Christian results in a changed life (2 Corinthians 5:17). A person will go … Continue reading
“What is a Jesus freak?”
The phrase “Jesus freak” was originally used to demean/insult Christians involved with the Jesus Movement in the 1960s and 1970s. It was primarily directed towards “Bible thumpers” and those who were especially aggressive in their evangelistic efforts. The core meaning … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about healing?”
Isaiah 53:5, which is then quoted in 1 Peter 2:24, is a key verse on healing, but it is often misunderstood and misapplied. “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace … Continue reading
“How can we recognize the voice of God?”
This question has been asked by countless people throughout the ages. Samuel heard the voice of God, but did not recognize it until he was instructed by Eli (1 Samuel 3:1-10). Gideon had a physical revelation from God, and he … Continue reading
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