Humor in the Bible

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "Are Christians allowed to laugh, have fun and enjoy life?"When discussing my faith with others, this issue comes up frequently from Christians and non-Christians alike. When I was first introduced to the Gospel as a teenager, I asked it myself, and with good reason. To be sure, … Continue reading Humor in the Bible

Think! Loving God With Your Mind

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "Wise men store up knowledge..." Proverbs 10:14a "...I do not feel obligated to believe that same God who has endowed us with senses, reason and intellect has intended to forgo their use and by some other means to give us knowledge that we can attain by them." … Continue reading Think! Loving God With Your Mind

Scorecard For a Healthy Church

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "Those that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God"-Psalm 92:13 "He cannot have God for his Father who does not have the church for his Mother."-Augustine Have you ever held an acorn in your hand? Then you've held … Continue reading Scorecard For a Healthy Church

Overcoming Life’s Trials: A Survival Guide

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him." Nahum 1:7"God whispers in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain. It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world"- C.S. Lewis "If … Continue reading Overcoming Life’s Trials: A Survival Guide

Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as to declare the whole counsel of … Continue reading Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 2-Jesus, Money and the Poor

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "Whose side would Jesus be on, the wealthy businessman's, or the poor farmer's?" In the many discourses about Christianity and politics, questions like this one often come up in order to make the case that God cannot be tied to popular right-wing political ideologies (a point which, … Continue reading Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 2-Jesus, Money and the Poor

Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 3: Biblical Stewardship, Charity and Welfare

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page As we conclude our series on applying Jesus' teachings to the modern political arena, I would like to share an illustration from a rather unlikely source: baby sitting. I was once helping to watch two young children, a boy and a girl, for some friends. While we … Continue reading Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 3: Biblical Stewardship, Charity and Welfare

The Cross: Violent Grace

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page A number of years ago, I saw a sign on a church marquee which read "Salvation is free, because God paid so dearly for it." This central truth, although believed by all Christians, is one which we all too often take for granted. When you think of … Continue reading The Cross: Violent Grace