Psalm 36: Good and Evil
There is a primary truth that separates good and evil. We see it throughout the pages of the Bible. And we see it in the Psalm for today’s mediation. Consider…
Author: Dale Heinold
The Time Given Us
In Tolkien’s epic, The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf provides some words of wisdom. If you are unfamiliar with books, Tolkien weaves a marvelous tale of another age populated by…
Pray It Out
Let’s talk about prayer for a moment. How does God really want us to pray? What expectations are we to gain from practicing prayer? Before we go too far, let’s…
Psalms: Like A Tree
The Book of Psalms contains some of the most loved verses in the Bible. For the next few weeks (I’m not sure yet how long), we will explore the Psalms.…
Opportunity
Is a calamity the end of the story? Does a demotion at work mean the end of God’s grace? Name the problem or circumstance. How about being arrested, forced transport…
Salvation is Complete
Let’s make no mistake, the salvation we receive is complete at that moment of acceptance. There is nothing more we need to do. It is finished. As Paul reminds us,…
The Jesus Way – Your Choice
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount concludes with choice. The choice lies between two similies. You can either be like a wise man or like a foolish man. Two outcomes, two…
The Dividing Line
The dividing line of all religion, all philosophy, and all worldviews is whether Jesus is God the Son or not. There is no in-between or nuance of position, there can…
Salvation is Free
There’s no such thing as a free lunch. We may not pay for it, but someone does. The same is true for everything politicians offer to get votes. Free education,…
The Jesus Way – I Know You
There is a canyon of difference between knowing about someone and knowing them. Knowing about someone is easier now than ever. Search a name on the Internet, and all kinds…
Salvation is in Christ
In practically all other religions of the world acts, duties, and sacrifices are offered to garner favor with a higher power. This appeasement brings us to another church word related…
Jesus is the King of Kings
People approach Jesus in many different ways. Some see Him as a good teacher, an influential figure, or an ancient myth. Other’s approach him as the babe in the manger.…