I hear much about faith that has nothing to do with faith. We are immersed in too many “faith preachers” and “faith healers” who misuse and abuse the biblical term. Their view of faith is more presumptive and arrogant than it is biblical. They tell people who are not healed that they just don’t have enough faith. They ask you to exercise faith by sending them money. If they had faith, would they need to ask for seed faith gifts and donations? Continue reading “What Is True Faith?”
Our Only Hope
We’ve put our hope in everything under the sun. Most of our efforts in the body of Christ are nothing more than baptized versions of Solomon’s attempt to find happiness in everything under the sun. We’ve trusted in our resources, denominations, programs, methods, buildings, budgets, and events. We’ve promoted that which we should have punted on years ago. We prop up that which needs a decent burial. We applaud that which is of the flesh and should bring us shame. Continue reading “Our Only Hope”
Are You Others-Centered?
Recently I was at a convention and met several people I have admired from afar. I was also able to renew a few old acquaintances. Pat Williams, best-selling author, motivational speaker, and co-founder of the Orlando Magic, and I were able to catch up. I love Pat because he’s a leader, and he can give you a thousand quotes off the top of his head. Plus, he always has time for you.
The Transformation Study Bible
I’m sitting at the Sheraton on 16th street in Denver. I’ve just finished a lunch meeting with some folks from David C. Cook. At the lunch, the Cook team gave us some of the first copies of The Transformation Study Bible, edited by my friend Warren Wiersbe. Continue reading “The Transformation Study Bible”
Just Give Me Jesus
The story is told of a church that hung a picture of Christ in the back of the pulpit. When the preacher got up to speak one Sunday, a little boy asked his mom, “Who is that man standing so we can’t see Jesus?” That’s a great question. Continue reading “Just Give Me Jesus”