Our society is so fractured that we often hear the advice that for the sake of peace and unity, we should “go along to get along.” Sometimes that advice may have merit. But other times, going along can signal a crucial compromise. Followers of Christ rely on Him and God’s Word for guidance. Jesus alerted…
The Big Apple is the largest city in the United States with 8.5 million people. New Yorkers come from all over the world and speak 800 different languages. The second- and third-largest cities are Los Angeles and Chicago, which is home to thirty different ethnic groups. This diversity brings to mind Jesus’ words when He…
According to various studies, millions of good-paying U.S. jobs are going unfilled. Even though lack of skills and education are most often cited as reasons some jobs go unfilled, other studies blame location, low wages, and meager benefits. Whatever the reasons, businesses say the lack of good workers hinders their growth and productivity. Interestingly our…
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative develops and coordinates American trade. Its mission is to foster U.S. business all around the world. Like any effective organization, it has policies and procedures and a group of competent people. Principles and procedures were at work when Jesus our Lord selected apostles to represent Him while he…
A minister once told me that soon after he decided to become a traveling evangelist, he was standing at a bus stop waiting for a bus with a five dollar bill in his hand. He said just before the bus stopped, a gust of wind blew the money out of his hand, and Satan whispered…
Fake news consists of exaggerated headlines and false stories appearing as genuine news—spread on the Internet and disseminated through other kinds of media. Its purpose is to influence politics, gain customers for advertisers, or even get laughs. Since most fake news comes from anonymous sources, it’s difficult to track and stop. As a result, the…
My friend Leroy tells how when he was in the military, he was assigned to a barracks with a recruit who despised African Americans. One night after a drinking binge this recruit led his fellow soldiers in cursing and threatening to harm my friend Leroy. He said he was tempted to retaliate but chose instead…
Here’s what Dr. John Piper said about the resurrection of Christ: “The best news of the Christian Gospel is that the supremely glorious Creator of the universe has acted in Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. God has removed every obstacle between us and himself so that we may find everlasting joy in seeing and savoring…
In the 1990s, Denver Airport tried to build the world’s largest robotic airport baggage system. But the project bogged down with various problems, and after canceling four opening dates over a 10-year period, the project was finally abandoned and another smaller baggage system was built. Experts said the project failed because the builders misjudged what…
Experts warn us to beware of telemarketers who call to say you’ve won a prize or a vacation. We should listen carefully and not let them pressure us; protect our phone number, guard our credit card, our social security number; and be cautious of requests for donations, which can schemes to put money in the…