“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.” (Ephesians 1:7) I remember as a child when items made in Japan were considered cheap and unreliable. However, the quality of Japanese products greatly improved as quality circles evolved in the Japanese culture in the 1960’s. In fact, Japan became known for outstanding quality and reliability. But recent revelations about Toyota and Nissan automobiles point out that quality control we thought was still in place is no longer evident. […]

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) When I move to a new community, finding a good church to attend is number one on my to-do list. While finding someone to cut my hair is not second, it certainly makes the top ten. That’s because the difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is about two weeks, which can seem like an eternity if you’re on the losing […]

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;I myself will see him with my own eyes.” (Job 19:25-27) I attended a funeral once – one that I shall never forget. A member of my church lost his son. I hadn’t known him for very long, but I liked him and felt so sorry about the tragic circumstances in which he found himself. What can […]

“But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:3) The Bible teaches that Satan is the “prince of the power of the air”. (Ephesians 2:2) But the problem with Satan is we don’t recognize him when we see him. The truth is Satan will go to any extreme to make sure Christians don’t recognize him or his works for what they really are. That’s why […]