Entrance into it isn’t because of our remarkable accomplishments. It’s because of our trust in the One Who created us. Yes, Hebrews 11 is often called the “Heroes’ Hall of...

Most mornings, we notice the people who arrive first.The coffee shop opens.The school buses begin rolling.Employees pull into parking lots.The town slowly comes to life.But...

Over this miniseries of recent articles, we have gleaned several notions from the biblical text in an attempt to ascertain what God has to say in answer to the question,...

If you've driven through the countryside lately, you've probably seen one.It may be sitting beneath a shade tree, parked beside an old barn, or resting quietly along the...

It’s hard to believe it’s been that long: 58 years and counting. Yes, this past Monday (Aug. 24) marked my 58th anniversary of preaching the Word (the Bible).  I was only...

This week, we find ourselves continuing to work our way through what God has to say about evil and suffering and possible reasons why he allows them to exist. We have...

Every morning, it happens almost like clockwork.The line begins forming before the sun has fully settled into the day. Some people are dressed in scrubs. Others wear work...

I guess it’s time to say it and hope it’ll not fall on deaf ears. “Every now and then.” Yes, every now and then I’d love to hear one of the good, ‘ole Gospel Hymns of Faith...

There it sits on Main Street.It may not have a parking lot full of cars every day.It may not have a national advertising budget or a flashy websiteIn fact, if you drove by...

Such was the question Asaph, the melancholy musician asked in Psalm 73:25a after coming to grips with his perplexity. And, in reality, when we (like him) find everything we...

This week, we continue looking at five biblical reasons why God may allow evil to exist. As part of our survey to better understand the Christian perspective on suffering,...

There is something remarkable about human nature.We remember our mistakes with incredible detail, yet we often forget our progress just as quickly.We remember the...

That’s what the ship’s crew threw out that night as they drew near to land: Because it seemed clear that they were going to soon shipwreck near an unknown island (Acts...

This week, we begin to investigate five possible reasons God allows evil to exist, which can be extracted from the biblical text. First, the Bible is quite clear that God...

The existence of evil and suffering in the world is a complex and far-reaching reality. Consequently, understanding God’s role in the existence of evil is critically...