“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 […]

“How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?”……Answer: The loss of employment and/or income is one of the most distressing events in life, especially for those supporting a family. Foreclosure on the family home or having to declare bankruptcy due to unemployment adds additional fear, uncertainty, and emotional turmoil. For […]

Vrees en hoe om dit te oorwin Psalm 34:4“I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.… He freed me from all my fears.” There are many things in such a world as ours that can bring fear into human hearts–fear of want, fear of war, fear of rejection, fear of the dark, and a […]

Profile of the Lukewarm Christian Part I Would you describe yourself as totally in love with Jesus Christ? Or do the words halfhearted, lukewarm, and partially committed fit better?……The Bible says to test ourselves, so in the next two emails, I am going to offer you a description of what halfhearted, distracted, partially committed, lukewarm […]

The Logic of Trust Exodus 15:22…Then Moses led(Lit caused Israel to journey) Israel from the Red Sea (Lit Sea of Reeds), and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. Read…Exodus 15:23…When they came to the oasis of Marah, the water was too […]

“What does the Bible say about work?”……Answer: "No one should ever work. Work is the source of nearly all the misery in the world. Almost any evil you’d care to name comes from working or from living in a world designed for work. In order to stop suffering, we have to stop working." These words […]