What Is a ‘Stingless’ Death?
As Christians, we need to avoid being prudish regarding death. Although there is no reason to fixate on the topic, now and again, we need to think soberly about the reality of death since it is the final and, for some, greatest trial of faith. In past days, Christians used to talk about ‘dying well’. There is some merit in this thought. Death is something we must all be prepared to face. Yet, how do we do this? One critical step is making sure that we understand how Jesus’ death was both similar and different to what we will experience at the end of our lives.
Steward Your Attention
We live in an attention economy. Modern companies view our attention as a finite resource every bit as valuable as crude oil or natural gas. In view of this, the effort to capture our attention at home, at work, or in-between has become every bit as fierce and competitive as the Oklahoma land rushes of […]
Are You Captivated by the Glory of Christ?
In ancient warfare there were two ways for a walled city to face an oncoming army. One way was to bolt the gate, store as much food as possible, and to prepare for either a direct assault or an extended siege. The other way was to throw open the gates, change the flag, and to […]
Flee from Idolatry
In I Corinthians 10:14, Paul says, ‘Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.’ A lot of Christians read this verse and think to themselves, ‘That’s easy! The last thing on my mind today is to pop by a pagan shrine and to offer a pinch of incense.’ And so, they keep reading without any twinge of […]