People have all kinds of excuses when it comes to not going to church or not believing in Jesus. What would it sound like if people used those same excuses for other things? REASONS WHY I DON’T USE SOAP: Because I was forced to use soap in childhood. Those who use soap are hypocrites, they…
The Million Dollar Challenge!
“I’d really love to pray more,” he said to me, “but I just don’t have the time!” Many of us have heard – or said – something similar to the above statement. It seems to be a common excuse for the prayerless life. However, I firmly believe that it’s not that we don’t have…
On Diapers and Good Deeds
It always amazes me how many diapers we go through each month with our baby. Thankfully though, we’ve been through this routine before and I know that one day he’ll grow out of them. He’ll go on to maturity: he’ll start to feed himself, dress himself, and make his own bed (well…maybe not that one!)…
WWJD (What Would Jordan Do)? Reflections on the Spiritual Disciplines
A while ago it was vogue in Christian circles to ask WWJD: What Would Jesus Do? But it got a little over-hyped and largely under-practiced (which often happens) and has since received its fair share of criticism. While I agree that asking WWJD is biblical – Jesus, after all, told his followers to follow him – I…
Getting to know the Great One
Wayne Gretzky (“The Great One”) retired years ago, but he’s still a legend when it comes to hockey. He holds or shares over 60 NHL records including most goals, most points, and most assists. One of my favorite stats of his is “most goals for one season” – he comes in first at 92 goals (’81-’82)…
The End of the World? Lessons in the obvious and the obscure
We’ve probably all heard about the group that’s been proclaiming the end of the world on May 21st, 2011. I just don’t get how people can ignore the plain teaching of Scripture and hold on to hidden obscurities. It just doesn’t equate! Jesus clearly stated in Matthew’s Gospel: “No one knows about that day…
Don’t Get Too Radical!
A while ago I was reading the dialogue between Pharaoh and Moses over letting “My people go.” As I read I began to see how it parallels the way the devil often tempts us to compromise total obedience to God. Check out Exodus 7-11. The first compromise Pharaoh suggested, was for Israel just worship God…