Someone once said of the 18th-century evangelist George Whitefield, “Mr. Whitefield was so cheerful he tempted me to become a Christian.” Blessed temptation! May everyone who names the Name of Christ become such a sweet enticement to those who do not know Him. Yet note what it was that made Whitefield whet the appetite of […]
There are many people in the Bible we can’t be like. They cast a Himalayan shadow over us. Their shoes are just too big to fill. You put them on and you trip. Take just a single example. I read about Paul and his exploits and think, “I can sooner play golf like Tiger Woods […]
In our three previous posts on Hebrews 12:5-13 we’ve seen that trials are as certain as rain in Seattle; as potentially profitable as a big day on Wall Street; yet as easily mishandled as a poisonous snake in the hands of a frightened faith healer. The Truth About Optimism So, the question: How do we […]
There is a Christian attitude toward life. There is an outlook, a perspective, a mindset that a Christian ought to have every day, all day long. It’s to Christian living what Florida is to citrus fruit and the Mississippi Delta is to cotton and a loving mom and dad are to a healthy childhood. This […]
