“And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:3) Several years ago, I listened to an interview with evangelist Michael Youssef. Youssef recounted a conversation with former Attorney General John Ashcroft when he represented the State of Missouri in the United States Senate. Ashcroft is unashamedly Christian. In fact, he held devotions in his Senate office every morning to a growing number of Christians who have been so encouraged by his testimony that […]

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” (Philippians 2:12) Several years ago, my wife had severe abdominal pains. They became so severe I had to take her to the emergency room for treatment. One of the nurses charged with her care, a Christian, had a Chinese tattoo on his arm. “What does that mean,” my wife asked. “He who walks with no fear,” the nurse […]

“And I will not give my glory to another.” (Isaiah 48:11) The Bible teaches us that there are two things God will not share: vengeance and glory. I learned a great lesson about the latter during a job interview several years ago. We all approach interviews pretty much the same way: We dress appropriately for them to make a good first impression. When the questions come, we answer them honestly, knowing all the time that it’s our chance to illustrate how our knowledge, skills and abilities are a […]

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) Most Christians understand the old law of sowing and reaping all too well. My son, however, came to understand it in a real and personal way when he was 15. It gave me an excellent opportunity to remind him just how much biblical principles continue to have application and meaning in our lives, not to mention a parable in which to share an important spiritual truth with you […]