Translation is a tricky thing. For example, the Old Testament often refers to “hardness of heart” in King James language. Read more…

So, what does it really mean for Jesus to say, “Those who want to come with me must say no to the things they want, pick up their crosses every day, and follow me” (Luke 9:23 God’s Word)?
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It is very hard to think of blessings from God when people, especially those who claim to be Christian, treat you hatefully. But the historical reality stares us in the face. Religious people have always hated and abused those who serve God without compromise.
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On this date, June 6, in 1944 the invasion of Europe began. When I read about it the fact remains that the whole thing was a fragile victory. Any of a number of things could have happened differently and the landing could have failed.

The coming of Jesus into the world had an equally fragile future. Read more…

Do you have a reputation as a troublemaker?

Well, if you live as a stubborn, uncooperative, get-in-the-way-of action pain, that is likely not at all good. If you are a bully, pushing people around and heaping contempt on others, that never rates as good. Abuse is anti-God. If you talk about people behind their back, listen to gossip, disrupt godly justice and destroy reputations you work for the Enemy, Destroyer, against God.

But maybe you find yourself on the other side, wrongly accused of being a troublemaker.

Jesus was accused of being a troublemaker, for instance. Read more…