The Living Hope of the Resurrection
It’s become popular for intellectual types to say things like “the resurrection of Jesus is a symbol of hope.” The problem for many is that it remains just that: a mere symbol, but not reality. In the film The Shawshank…
What Is Your Next Step?
One of the most familiar metaphors in Scripture is walking with God. From the earliest pages, we learn that Adam and Eve would walk with God in the garden in the cool of the day (Genesis 3:8). We read about…
The Secret to a Joy-Filled Life
Americans are reportedly lacking in joy. A recent survey found that young Americans (under 30) have especially seen a decline in happiness. While nearly everyone would say they want to be happy, most people claim it’s something that seems to…
How Can I Be Sure I’m Going to Heaven?
It’s hard to trust every promise you hear these days. Most of us have had the experience of someone breaking a promise they made to us. I remember a time early in our marriage when Whitney was away at a…