Romans Applied – Faith First
From the earliest days, when Abraham was still Abram, God made a promise, and Abram believed. Abram and Sarai were childless. Their heir was a servant born in their house…
Author: Dale Heinold
Proverbs – Gentle Answer
We all make choices. The choice that matters most happens in that split second before we respond to something said or done. This is even truer today as our words…
Romans Applied – Law of Faith
There is a basic truth about humanity that smacks full speed into Biblical reality. We think and feel that we’re good. That all (or most) of our thoughts, actions, and…
Proverbs – Good Medicine
There is a medicine that you cannot buy at any price. It’s not for sale at any pharmacy. Neither is it for sale on the illicit drug market. And yet…
Romans Applied – Inside Outside
We have come to expect packaging to be true and honest. If a can is labeled “green beans,” we do not doubt the label’s truthfulness. We would be utterly shocked…
Proverbs – The Power of Paitence
One common morsel of advice is to follow your heart. Do what feels right. Today, that is often expressed as “you do you.” Along with that advice is a bit…
Romans Applied – Perfect Justice
Eventually, every sin will be found out. It is either confessed before the Lord in repentance or revealed on the day of God’s judgment. People may flaunt God’s Law, but…
Proverbs – Calm
A peace-filled heart is valuable. Every day, people of all stripes seek a heart that is calm, peaceful, tranquil, and at rest. Many avenues and vices are explored in search…
Romans Applied – God’s Wrath Revealed
How many times have you heard someone say something like this? “I think God has a plan for everyone, and clearly if I wasn’t meant to be doing this, he…
Proverbs – Prayers of the Righteous
Does God hear every prayer? That question is more controversial than it seems. Many would like to think that God is the ultimate egalitarian, treating all equally. But that is…
Proverbs – The Fear of the Lord
Fear can be good and bad. Fear is harmful when used to manipulate people. Unfounded or overblown fears keep folks from experiencing life. But fear is good when it keeps…
Romans Applied – Live By Faith
The book of Romans is gigantic. It is Paul’s theological thesis for the Christian faith. Many have written about it and argued about it. In some circles of Christian faith,…