A WORD FOR “Filthy Rags,” A PRISON STUDY GROUP (a room filled with mostly ex gangsters who found God in a broken and harsh environment)Hebrews 2:18 “Because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.”As with all things…Jesus’ pattern is our example.I’ve been thinking about what I’m…
Angels
Not many are aware of the significance of angels. I believe, as Christians, we should pause and consider angels to gain perspective. For example, angels demonstrate the greatness of God’s love for us in that, though many angels sinned, none were saved (2 Pet. 2:4).Angels also remind us that the unseen world is real. Just…
CHRISTIANITY IS NOT POPULAR
(Don’t I know it!) It has been suggested to me several times and by several different people that I should compromise my integrity and modify my material to appeal to a broader audience: “Christianity just isn’t popular,” they say. Well, I’m sorry, I just can’t do that. In fact, that is the very mindset that…
A Conversation with my son.
Recently my 21-year old son came to visit me. He just graduated from U.S. Army boot camp and I am very proud of him. We spoke briefly about women and relationships. He wants a son of his own, though he admits he is early in his career and the time is not right. Of course,…
THOUGHTS
This morning my cellmate and I were discussing an old friend of ours named Bill. Bill was a career crook who had served most of his life in prison. He released a few years ago at 75 years old. I had seen Bill more recently than my cellmate. He was a healthy 75 years old….
Thoughts
Often I hear people tell me that I won’t be very successful in my efforts to reach the “world” with Theology. “People just aren’t interested in Jesus anymore.” Indeed I have experienced this first-hand many times over many years. It may surprise some that most of the “emptiness” that I have found has originated from…