“Why are Christians so judgmental?”……One of the most widespread arguments against Christians is that they are "judgmental" or "always imposing their views on others." Often, this criticism comes in response to Christians who speak out against behaviors and lifestyles that God judges as "sin" and has declared to be an outrage to Him (see Proverbs […]

“Is there meaning in tragedy?”……When tragedy strikes, it is common for people to ask, "What does this mean?" When we witness some disaster or mass murder, there is a natural feeling that what has happened should not have happened. This innate sense of "wrongness" is a clue to meaning in these events. When we look […]

Trials and tribulations…"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) The second verse of "It Is Well with My Soul" puts persecution and troubles in perspective. Tho Satan should buffet, […]

What’s My Purpose in Life? There’s much more meaning in life once you know your purpose. Consider a hammer. It’s designed to hit nails. That’s what it was created to do. Now imagine that the hammer never gets used. It just sits in the toolbox. The hammer doesn’t care. But now imagine that same hammer […]

What does it mean to have left your first love? Revelation 2:1-7 is an account of Jesus’ message to the church in Ephesus, the first of seven exhortations to various churches in the Roman Empire. Ephesus had some unique challenges for a Christ-follower in that it was home to the Emperor’s cult and the worship […]

“Should Christians be tolerant of other people’s religious beliefs?”……In our age of "tolerance," moral relativism is touted as the supreme virtue. Every philosophy, idea, and faith system has equal merit, says the relativist, and is worthy of equal respect. Those who favor one faith system over another or-even worse-claim a knowledge of absolute truth are […]

What To Do with Problems Even in the midst of tough problems, disappointments and frustrations, why can our hearts be at peace? Philippians 4:5…Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.…John 16:33…I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here […]