Demonic Forgetfulness
“When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path.” (Matthew 13:19) When was the…
How Regions Grow Rich
A discussion of geo-economics may not seem like a common topic for this blog, but I think it has important implications for those who minister in underdeveloped regions of the world. I’m deriving my thoughts on this from the time…
12 Questions that can Change Your Life
Think of 12 questions that, if you had the answers, would change your life. Don’t list the first twelve questions that come to mind. Really think about this because, as Tony Robbins notes, “Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask…
David’s Dread of Yahweh
“And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and he said, ‘How can the ark of the LORD come to me?’ So David was not willing to take the ark of the LORD into the city of David.” (2…
The First Rule of Religion
The first rule of religion is so simple that even a child can understand it, but it is exceedingly difficult to learn. You cannot have a relationship with God without first bowing to this simple rule – and you will…
The Spiritual Benefits of Evangelism
We normally think of evangelism as something that we do for others: to rescue the lost, in obedience to Jesus. And while that’s certainly true, there are also a number of spiritual benefits that come to those who faithfully share…
A Morning Hymn (Thomas Ken)
Awake, my Soul, and with the SunThy daily stage of Duty run,Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise,To pay thy Morning sacrifice. Thy precious Time misspent, redeem,Each present Day thy last esteem,Improve thy Talent with due care,For the Great Day…
“The Principle Things of Religion” – Selections from Theological Lectures
The following selections come from Archbishop Robert Leighton’s ‘Theological Lectures,’ which may be found HERE. Mankind “looks for a happy life in the region of death.” (Augustine) “To know God is wisdom, and to worship him, justice.” (Lactantius) “But the…
Our Great Patron
Patronage is a social system in which people do favors for each other, and it’s important for understanding the setting of the New Testament. It wasn’t until I read Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture that I…
The Abuse of Knowledge
In previous ages, there was great benefit to knowing and accessing information. Today, that has changed; the benefit exists for those who know how to use information. It is no longer difficult, for example, to have access to textbooks and…
