Danger Zone

Last week, I enjoyed attending a workshop with my wife at the Cove, a Billy Graham Evangelistic Association training center in the mountains.  We joined Jonathan Falwell in studying the book of Philippians.  It was a profitable time in God’s word, along with times of worship that were blessed. It was during one of these […]

Taking God’s View

Accepting someone may require more than just loving them as they are.  There are times when accepting and loving someone involves “intervention.”  We may need to help them deal with something in their lives that is tearing them up, even though they don’t recognize it. This kind of love plays out in a passage out […]

The Genuine Spiritual Measure (Luke 7:24-28)

(Click here to read the passage) Oftentimes, timing is important.  In this passage, Jesus waits for John’s disciples to leave before asking some important questions.  I find that very interesting.  John’s disciples needed encouragement, lifting up, enthusiasm.  What Jesus had to say next would likely not have that effect on them.  So, Jesus waited. His […]