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I've been a user of Microsoft computers and apps for over three decades (although I'm a Mac guy at heart). So I was recently disappointed, but not surprised, when I received one of the emails I regularly get from the tech giant.
"If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me."
From the beginning of time, God has always been straightforward in His communication with mankind — particularly when it comes to what is right and what is wrong.
It was the period before Time — better known as Eternity Past. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit opened the Book of Life. In it they wrote down her name. Annie.
America is a mess. The world is in even greater turmoil. If one is a prognosticator, the outlook for the future is less than favorable.
I was recently reading an email from a friend of mine who was warning about the threat of Islam in America. It caught my attention because for many years I too warned folks about the threat of radical Islam. In fact, following an attack by a deranged Muslim in Chattanooga a few years ago, I personally organized an event that featured a prominent international expert on Islam. That event drew over 400 individuals, garnered plenty of media attention, and, as you can imagine, created a fair amount of controversy as well.
The election season is over. For some voters, going to the polls was merely a civic duty. For others, voting was a matter of stewardship and understanding that God gives us this American privilege, and we will be held accountable for every vote we cast.
First, let me say that I'm a big sinner. I struggle with sin. My daily battles are not engaging with some jihadi terrorists halfway around the world. But the battles I face are as real, and in some regards even more consequential.
So you may be wondering, where does the rowboat come in to Noah's story?
We've all heard the saying, "The truth will set you free." It's possible we've even quoted it. But have you ever asked yourself, "What truth?"
Greed is a character flaw that runs deep within the heart of America and one that we see too often in business, government, and individuals. The sin of greed is a powerful force that can easily infect us individually, and it's one I have struggled with at times. So we must constantly be on guard against it. But we should also call it out when we see it reflected in our government and its institutions.
What if I told you that the key to life was just one word? Would you believe it? Could you guess the word?
For over a decade, my life revolved around politics. I ate, drank, and slept all things political. Throughout those years, I often saw the worst of men and women, which led me to suspect our government's involvement in a host of conspiracies.
Rasha was beyond excited as she skipped out of her house. She'd been dating Nazir for several months now and the more she was away from him, the more she longed to be with him.
If you've read the Bible much, and you've been engaged in politics at all, there's no doubt that you've heard of the encounter Jesus had with a group of Pharisees.
Oftentimes in life, the values we claim to hold are tested in ways that may not always be apparent. But when those tests come, it may reveal that the values we lay claim to are often not the ones we put into practice.
"Your life is like the morning fog — it's here a little while, then it's gone." —James 4:14
There are deep divisions today in our nation that are seen in issue after issue. But perhaps there is no greater divide, with such irreversible consequences, than the pro-life/pro-abortion battle.
