Many believe Christians should never acknowledge their doubts. Having occasional doubts is normal, since every believer sometimes has questions about their faith. Even strong believers occasionally … more

Psalm 139:13-15, NASB “For Thou didst form my inward parts; Thou didst weave me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy … more

My wife Kelly is a special education administrator in Cahokia, Ill.Her school recently held an event to create a vision for the school’s future. She told me the meeting’s keynote speaker … more

Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Living Word of God. Jesus says: “Preach the gospel to the poor; . . . to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to … more

I rewatched the film "Shadowlands" last week. It focuses on a portion of C. S. Lewis’ life. The movie reminded me of the author’s incredible contribution to Christian thought in the … more

We now find ourselves in the “dog days of summer.” I love this time of year, as I am a person who prefers heat. I detest cold weather. But it is also a time of year when young people are … more

Those who regularly read my columns know I sometimes share devotionals written by my friend Larry Davies. This week I’m passing along one he wrote last month. Larry said he has seen many … more

Independence Day is a day to ponder Liberty. Whether you are native-born or a naturalized American citizen, you surely have a different outlook about Liberty than citizens of any other nation. But … more

Next Sunday, our country will be celebrating its 245th birthday, giving each of us a chance to say, “Happy Birthday America.” I intentionally stay away from political things in my … more

Those who read my weekly columns know I occasionally share something I have read in an Our Daily Bread devotional. What I am writing about this week appeared in Our Daily Bread on May 27, … more