Monthly Archives: August 2010

Another example of how things can get out of balance can be seen in the life of Martin Luther. The Reformation started based on the teaching of faith—that our salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ, not by works. “The … Continue reading →

Sometimes the Bible appears to contradict itself, but actually through these types of Scriptures we find the balance God desires. For example, Jesus said, “But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your … Continue reading →

Thousands of sermons are preached today on the blessings of Abraham and how we, too, can lay claim to the very things promised him. But much of these teachings refer exclusively to material blessings and how it is possible to … Continue reading →

Walking away from everything he had, Ram left his home with only the clothes on his back to an unknown future. He had chosen Christ. In God’s mercy and grace, Ram ended up in one of our Bible colleges with … Continue reading →

One reason why there has been so much division, disunity and fighting in the Body of Christ throughout history is because an individual or group took a truth, stretched it to an extreme and left out the other side of … Continue reading →

There’s a well-known song with lyrics proclaiming, “Take the world, but give me Jesus . . .” For most, this song remains a matter of emotion and feeling. But for one young man I met on the mission field, this … Continue reading →

If you look at many movements, you will find that radical edge—in the early days, that is. Unfortunately, many become watered-down over time. Thinking they have been too radical, full of zeal, working day and night, many feel the need … Continue reading →

Like most young kids, my son, Danny, loved to play at the playground when he was young. Oftentimes, after being at the playground for only 10 minutes, he would come running back over to me, excitedly asking, “Can me and … Continue reading →

Have you ever seen those people in the circus—the tightrope walkers on the high wire? It’s all balance. They must study and learn the proper way to carry themselves as they walk that wire, otherwise they will fall. Balance is … Continue reading →