If you ask someone if they are Christian and if they answer, “Yes” ask them another question - “How do you know you are a Christian?” Something to point out here, in Christian jargon, asking if you are a Christian is synonymous with asking, “Are you saved?” Therefore, asking how someone knows they are a … Continue reading The Christian experience
Romans
Spring training.
On February 14 my heart will be filled with love. The smells, the sounds, the anticipation of things marvelous to come will fill the air. I know it is Valentine's Day, but this year it is also the day pitchers, and catchers report to spring training for the Cleveland Indians. With hopes my … Continue reading Spring training.
The faith of change
When in need of a mechanic we will take our vehicle to someone we trust. That trust develops in various ways. The faith may come from the word of friends, “This guy is great! He always does a good job, gets it done fast and will not charge an arm and leg.” The trust may … Continue reading The faith of change
Something old; something new
A new year is upon us. With every new year comes resolutions. Resolutions are things people will attempt to do with the belief that it will make them or their lives better. Losing weight is probably the most sought-after goal; accomplishing some long evasive dream (“this will be the year I finally …) is probably … Continue reading Something old; something new
Preacher's Point 