Following Jesus is hard. Even as an adult Christian, I find a life of obedience extremely difficult at times, especially considering our present culture. There are times I just want to fit in, to do the things everyone else is doing without having to wrestle with a moral dilemma. I'm in my forties; you'd think … Continue reading Is It Worth It?
Month: March 2023
You Can’t Escape the Grave
On March 24, 1874, a baby boy named Erik Weisz was born in Budapest, Hungary to Jewish rabbi Mayer Sámuel Weisz and Mayer Sámuel Weisz, the fourth child of what would eventually come to be a family of seven children. Seeking a better life, the family immigrated to America, arriving in New York on July … Continue reading You Can’t Escape the Grave
When Prayer is Scary
Philip Yancey, the noted American author, writes in his book Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference that he considers prayer a "risky enterprise." It's a jarring statement but one we should thoughtfully consider. As Christians, we have the luxury of "having God's ear." We have reassurances from Jesus Himself that, not only does God hear … Continue reading When Prayer is Scary
Guilty or Not?
The case was open and shut. On April 2, 1968, small-time crook and unapologetic racist James Earl Ray drove from Atlanta, Georgia to Memphis Tennessee. Two days later, on April 4, and armed with a Remington Model 760 Gamemaster .30-06-caliber rifle mounted with a Redfield 2x-7x scope, Ray killed civil rights leader Martin Luther King, … Continue reading Guilty or Not?
E-Book Sale!
The ebook version of my novel, 'Come Down Somewhere' is currently on sale for only $1.99 now through March 31! To get your copy, visit https://www.tyndale.com/p/come-down-somewhere/21896/e-book As an added bonus, all month long I'll be posting notes and highlights from the ebook version on Goodreads. Follow along to learn some historical tidbits and sneak a … Continue reading E-Book Sale!
Willful Disbelief
Being a Christian is risky. We live in a world that is increasingly hostile to a Christ-centered worldview. Our beliefs are seen as childish, ignorant, or sometimes downright malicious. As culture moves further and further away from the cross, the chasm between believers and non-believers grows wider and, at times, un-breachable. The arguments against Christianity … Continue reading Willful Disbelief
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