“All good religious teaching … is basically a summons to action. Yet instead of being taught to act creatively upon them, many modern Christians feel it is more important to ‘believe’ them,” writes Karen Armstrong. Read more…

I know this soapbox keeps popping up, but again today the issue rose up a like tidal wave over the humble shack of my life. Why do Jesus-claiming people demand to be right? Read more…

“We can reject the opportunity to be used of God, or we can seize opportunities to impact others as a testimony to Him…find a way to use your uncomfortable situation to point others to Him” (“Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well”, Billy Graham, 2011, pages 38, 40). Read more…

Following Jesus requires discipline, loyalty and persistence. For example, when you become aware of sin that hurts others, what do you do? Read more…

“The Kingdom of God first!” How am I to reach that blessed life? The answer is: Read more…