How to Have Peace
Peace is a precious gift, yet many people don’t have it. They’re stressed about today, worried about tomorrow, and regretful of the past. Their lack of peace is peace is [...]
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How to be Guided by the Peace of Christ
Should I take this job? Should I move to this city? Should I marry this person? Should I join this church? Should I start a family? Our lives are shaped by the decisions we [...]
What Does it Mean to be Alienated from God?
Perhaps you know the story of Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda of the Imperial Japanese Army. When WW2 ended, it was a time of great joy and celebration. Prisoners were set free, and [...]
Why Flee to the Mountains?
When trouble comes, you have two choices: fight or flight. Fleeing is the underrated choice. In these days of belligerence and bullying, the temptation is to fight or die. [...]
Why Did Jesus Ask for Swords?
He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one… The disciples said, “See, Lord, [...]
How to Live at Peace in a Hostile World?
Our world is marred by violence, greed, and all the fruits of sin. What this world desperately needs is a revelation of Jesus and his peaceable kingdom. But how do we live at [...]
The Test of Your Gospel
I once heard a preacher say that “80 to 90% of Christians are unacquainted with the gospel of grace.” I guess this estimate is not far off the mark as evidenced by the [...]
Escape to Reality 