“How should a Christian view gun control?”……The recent shootings across the United States have caused much heartache. The senseless and tragic incidents have also renewed the intensity of discussion regarding American gun laws. Politicians, sportsmen, and theologians have all weighed in on the issue of gun control. Guns are readily available in the U.S. and […]

“What does the Bible say about ego?”……Answer: While the word "ego" does not appear in the Bible, concepts and principles regarding the ego certainly do. The word "ego" generally refers to an exaggerated sense of self-importance which usually results is an excessive preoccupation with "self." But dying to self, the polar opposite of ego, is […]

“What does the Bible say about laziness?”……Newton's first law of motion states that an object in motion tends to remain in motion, and an object at rest tends to remain at rest. This law applies to people. While some are naturally driven to complete projects, others are apathetic, requiring motivation to overcome inertia. Laziness, a […]

Judgment or Discernment what is it?…Ever been called a name? Something mean and condemning? There are many insults that can be hurled at us as we grow up, especially in our teenage years. But in today's world, there is one label that is far worse than the rest. It's a label that is often directed […]

Kindness Changes Everything Pastor, Pepperell, Massachusetts Kindness is underrated. We equate it with being nice or pleasant, as though it's mainly about smiling, getting along, and not ruffling feathers. It seems a rather mundane virtue. But the Bible presents a very different, and compelling, portrait of kindness. Kindness Is Supernatural When Paul laid out his […]

“Are we supposed to let go and let God?”……“Let go and let God” is a phrase that cropped up some years ago and still enjoys some popularity today. Actually, the Bible never tells us to "let go and let God." In fact, there are so many commandments about what we are to do that it […]

“How can we experience true freedom in Christ?”……Everyone seeks freedom. Especially in the West, freedom is the highest virtue, and it is sought after by all who are, or consider themselves to be, oppressed. But freedom in Christ is not the same as political or economic freedom. In fact, some of the most harshly oppressed […]