Life This Side of Heaven

Is God near or far? It's actually a useful question. And the answer may surprise you.

In Jeremiah’s day, God condemned the false prophets who exchanged His Words for their own.  Jeremiah records God as saying, “I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did…

This week, we're taking a closer look at our Savior's words in the beloved passage of Luke 12:32. However, we may squirm to hear Him refer to us as His “little flock.” In our culture, of ‘bigger is …

Once in a while it's nice to take a closer look at a familiar and beloved verse. And that's what we're going to do this week with Jesus' words in Luke 12:32, "Fear not, little flock, for your Father …

There are two well-known phrases that advertisers use to capture our attention when we’re pushing our cart down the aisle at the grocery store. They both begin with the word, “new," but, wow are they…

When the world looks at you and me it may have a hard time seeing what it’s all about. As Christians, you and face many of the ver same dilemmas in life that they do. So, they may look and say to the…

Chances are good that if you’ve just uttered those words this summer – maybe at a picnic, cookout or barbecue.  You’ve just had your fill.  You’re topped up.  You’re filled to the brim.  And without …

It's been said that the new, clear images from the new James Web Space Telescope will help to "better understand the origin of life here on Earth." _ And as Christians, it’s tempted to get roped into…

There are two dangers in sharing the Gospel. In telling others of this salvation that God has given to us in our Savior, you’re going to be on the receiving end of what follows – whether it’s gratitu…

In our jaded days of fraudulent phone scams, you can be sure it raises a few eyebrows to hear Paul announced that we’ve qualified to be a part of group that has received something that sounds too goo…

It’s surprising how easily it can sneak up on you. You’re doing something you love –gardening, taking a refreshing walk or enjoying an afternoon at the beach– when you’re hit with the familiar bane o…