By David Faust Has anyone ever accused you of living a sheltered life? Critics allege, “You Christians are weak. You lean on God and use him as a crutch to help you avoid pain.” According to this line of reasoning, believers use faith to shelter ourselves from real-world problems. When life turns up the heat, […]
Devotional thoughts on Romans 5:1-11 By Mike Berry I like boundaries. Boundaries tell us where our limitations are. I wouldn’t consider myself a rule follower, but I am boundary follower. I have been since I was a little boy. Even when there are no stated boundaries, I’ll make up my own. At times, it’s a […]
By David Faust According to the Pew Research Center, 7 out of 10 Americans (72 percent) believe in Heaven. Anyone can say yes to a survey, but when a loved one dies our questions turn serious. We want to know, “Does Heaven really exist?” The fact that Heaven is hard to comprehend doesn’t disprove its […]
By David Faust Where can you find the missing peace? Ballgames, movies, and vacations can’t fill the void. Political parties clamor for attention and seek our votes, but government leaders can’t guarantee peace. Jobs keep us busy, but surveys report widespread dissatisfaction among American workers. Entertainment distracts us, but it doesn’t fulfill us. Church involvement […]
Devotional thoughts on Romans 5:1-11 By Mike Berry It’s easy to see the chaos in our life and feel hopeless. Even more so, it’s easy to become so focused on that chaos that we fail to see anything but hopelessness. Our kids are out of control. Hopeless. We’ve drained our savings because of unforeseen medical […]
