“We have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit” (Acts 19:2, New American Standard Bible). This ancient statement, first uttered by some disciples of John the Baptist in Ephesus, could have fallen from the lips of many evangelical believers today. While we believe in the Trinity and baptize people in the name of […]
Kenneth McFarland was the “Zig Zigler” of the 1950s and 1960s. He was America’s salesman. He told the story of Uncle Ben, who was a former alcoholic. But upon the death of his sister, he got his life straightened out and adopted his sister’s two sons and one daughter. When the judge asked why the […]
I have a touch of claustrophobia, so I don’t like being in tight spaces. In my college days I went spelunking (exploring caves) and as a young homeowner I didn’t mind squeezing into the crawl space under my house, but today I have less tolerance for anything that makes me feel confined. The thought of […]
Imagine you are an orphaned child. You long to have a mom and a dad. Your deepest desire is to be part of a family. You think about it during the day (especially when you see other children with their parents!) and you dream about it at night. You are grateful for those who take […]
“To the praise of his glory” (Ephesians 1:14). The apostle Paul used this power phrase not once but twice to kick off his powerful letter to the Ephesians. The letter is a beautiful description of our faith and all that is precious to those who live in Christ. Paul began the letter by identifying himself […]
