4 Qualities of David That Made God “Smile” or How to “Get” God!
By Steve on January 22, 2015
David, the shepherd boy who became king is talked a lot about in the Bible. Fact is many people don’t realize he’s actually mentioned more than Jesus. I mean hey, there were lots of…
“Taking A Stand”: Jesus Wasn’t Always So Good At It!
By Steve on May 15, 2014
“Taking a Stand!” That’s whats “in”. Hang out in Christian circles or read some more evangelical based news articles and you will hear the rallying cry that to push back the forces of darkness that…
Old Testament God Vs. New Testament God: Jesus Clears the Confusion
By Steve on January 14, 2014
For centuries Christians have been trying to reconcile the discrepancies in God’s nature we often see between the Old Testament and the New. In some cases the character changes seem so stark in contrast that a…
5 Errors That Result When Christians Pump Old Covenant Gasoline Into A New Covenant Engine
By Steve on October 3, 2013
Jesus said it doesn’t make much sense to put new wine in an old wine skin. (Mark 2:22) He said if we did, the old wineskin wouldn’t handle it and eventually would burst leaving the…
Finding Home: Why Christians Forget Their Ruby Slippers
By Steve on September 18, 2013
When I was a kid The Wizard of Oz was shown on TV once a year. Young people under 25 may do a spit take at the idea, but before video tapes and DVD, there…
Want To Go Deeper With God? You Really Don’t Have To!
By Steve on August 30, 2013
Have you ever: * felt the need to “go deeper” in your relationship with God? * felt like your Christian walk has stalled and you desire to go “to the next level”? * felt a…
“Because You Love Me”
By Steve on July 10, 2013
When my teenage son Gabriel was younger we had a little ritual interaction between us. I would often buy a toy for him or make some other nice gesture. As I gave the gift to…
The Myth of a Christian Nation: A Review
By Steve on May 29, 2013
There is an old church joke that goes something like this: A ship sinks and two guys survive but are stuck in a life raft in the middle of the ocean. The first man is…
Rediscovering “The Way” of Jesus
By Steve on March 27, 2013
Last week I had an interesting conversation with friends around my dining room table. In John 14:6 Jesus gives the familiar quote, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to…