Thoughts are sneaky things. They pop up and attach to strands of existing thought patterns. We think because a thought comes through the door of our mind; it is our …

How do we understand the peace of God? Isaiah says it is perfect peace. The apostle John tells us it differs from the peace of the world and Paul tells …

Families with children understands sibling rivalry. Paul, as a father of spiritual children, experienced it within the family of God. He repeatedly reiterates his love for these people. He calls …

Paul often refers to life in athletic terms such as a race or a fight. There is a goal and a prize. He is pressing on towards it. At this …

We all have met people who are very proud of their accomplishments. Some believe a long list of charitable deeds provides access into God’s kingdom. The apostle Paul had a …

Sometimes you just have to know. Paul wondered how the Philippians were doing. Were they standing firm in their faith? How were they doing amidst the severe trials and persecution …

God is not a hermit. His desire is for all to know and love Him. How does the One and Only True God reveal Himself? Throughout the Old Testament, God …

“God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 “ [He] made Himself …

When we first meet the apostle Paul, he is a man steeped in traditions, high on himself and his agenda of wiping out the followers of Jesus. Throughout his writings, …

Last week, I had the unexpected privilege of visiting Jim. Jim is my eldest brother. Named James Edward Denison, he is 9 years older than me. He is a larger-than-life …