Thoughts on the Bible and Life
The Christ of the Indian Road by E. Stanley Jones (1884-1973) is one of the most important mission books of the twentieth century. Born in Clarksville, Maryland, Jones began working as a Methodist missionary in India in his early twenties. In total, he served in India for more than forty years and traveled the world … Read more
There are several YouTube channels dedicated to exposing false teachers. For example: Justin Peters Ministries The Messed Up Church Long for Truth Fighting for the Faith Although I don’t agree with everything they say, for the most part, they make good points. I find it especially helpful when they pause sermons and analyze what is … Read more
I have recently completed the second edition of my book Surprised by Hell. In the five years since its original publication, I have continued reading and reflecting on this challenging topic. One book that has been incorporated into this new version is That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell and Universal Salvation by David Bentley … Read more
Several years ago I read an article with an intriguing title: Man Admitted to Hospital for Kidney Stone, Discovers He’s a Woman. The man in the article, Steve Crecelius, had been married for 25 years to his wife Debbie when he received life-changing news. After reviewing his ultrasound scans, the nurse said, “You’re female.” She … Read more
Christians should be generous. But to whom should we give? Jesus’ Teaching Jesus told the Pharisees, “be generous to the poor” (Lk 11:41 NIV). He told his disciples, “sell your possessions and give to the poor” (Lk 12:33). He told a Pharisee who invited him to dinner, “when you give a banquet, invite the poor, … Read more