Why is Christmas more popular than it has ever been, while Christ, at the same time, is more ignored, if not vilified? Why is it that more and more people in our society say they do not believe in the Christian God, but interest in the “paranormal” is greater than ever? I had a student … Continue reading Christmas touches our need for transcendence
It is more profitable than making money. It is more profitable than watching TV or checking Facebook. It is more profitable than traveling the globe. It is more profitable than anything else in the world. It is a hammer that breaks the rock to pieces. It is a fire that refines. It is a two-edged … Continue reading It is more profitable than making money
I know Thanksgiving is over, but it’s really not. Not according to the Bible. The Word says these three things are the will of God for you who are in Christ Jesus: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances.” Notice that the Bible doesn’t teach us to wait until we “feel” thankful. … Continue reading Here’s some tips to develop a thankful heart
If you have a Twitter account, you know that on your main page there are two categories: Following and Followers. Following: Those are the people or groups who have a Twitter account that you are following. Every time they tweet something, it comes to your Twitter feed. Followers: Those are the people or groups who … Continue reading Who are you following?
What if you went to the doctor because you couldn’t sleep and he told you that your problem was that you sleep too much? “You’re sleeping two hours a night? That’s your problem! You need to sleep no more than 10 minutes a day,” he says as you nod off in his office. Or, what … Continue reading When the problem is held up as the solution
Someone has said that the two most important words in the English language are, “I’m sorry.” There is power in those words, power to heal and power to set free. Perhaps the second most important words in the English language are, “I’m forgiven.” But what happens when we ask for forgiveness and we don’t really … Continue reading The sweet freedom of forgiveness
J. Mark Fox 