All I ever wanted . . . just four little words, but those words are packed to the gills with meaning. When they dare to be uttered, their source is daring to bare their heart… My Safe Place

The word “Legalism” is defined as, “Excessive adherence to a law or formula.” Stressing obedience apart from faith produces legalism. In John 8, we read about how a group of Pharisees brought a woman to… Legalism – Worse than Adultery

To read Part Two in this series on Jehovah’s Witnesses, click below: Part 1      Part 2    Part 3 This is part one of a three-part article on the beliefs of the religious… What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Actually Believe? (Part 1)

I read a well-known story to my children last night. It is my youngest son’s favorite Bible story: the story of baby Moses.  This little guy didn’t pick the best time to make an appearance… Desperation Births the Beautiful

Here is the original mandate for the human race: Genesis 1:27–28 says, So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And… Original Mandate

James 1:12: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. This verse has captivated… God is Perfect, but He’s not a Perfectionist

It’s Christmas Eve.  Millions of people are doing the last-minute preparations for the big day—Christmas.  The stores are closing early tonight.  Thousands are traveling to be with family and friends. Everywhere you look, it looks… Christmas: Joy or Pain

One day when a lot of people were gathered around Jesus, He preached a sermon about the sower and the seed. He said a man went out to sow seeds. Some seeds fell by the… The Sower and the Seed

The article I am writing is in response to the eighth article in David Wickey’s eight-part series entitled “Buy of Me Gold Tried in the Fire.” To read the article I am responding to, please… Dreams, Visions, and God’s Word

We hear a lot about forgiveness.  There are many books, articles, and quotes about what forgiveness is or isn’t.  I’m about to add my understanding of it to the big pile.  Some of the ideas… True Forgiveness