Contrary to a growing belief, the family was not a human social construct to facilitate interpersonal relationships and ensure economic survival. It was and is God's idea. History testifies and will continue to testify that the breakdown of the … [Read more]
625. Justified Now! Sanctified Eventually?
The religious business is well known for finding a way to put pressure on people to perform. The motivation to do so will vary by church denomination, but they all lead to robbing people of fully experiencing the grace and peace that God delivered to … [Read more]
The Salvation Army’s Motto – Others!
William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, once sent a letter to all of his officers. When they opened it, it simply said others. Below is a short video clip from this past weekend when I spoke at the Secrets of the Heart event held at The … [Read more]
When Bad Things Happen
It’s so important to notice and appreciate the good moments, soaking them in and being present. Moment by moment things change, news happens and sometimes it can take your breath away for a time. The ups and downs of life are natural processes to … [Read more]
How to Get Your Book Published
“Paul, can you tell me how to get my book published?” I sure can. I have been in the publishing game for 20+ years. I have published more than a dozen titles including a few award-winners. I’ve worked with traditional publishers and gone the … [Read more]
How to Thrive Through Transition
Life is full of transitions and changes. The only thing in life that you can count on is that things will change. Where I live we have four seasons, a time when nature transitions from one period to another. I believe that God created the earth to … [Read more]
The Elusive ’15 Minutes of Fame’
Andy Warhol's prediction that everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes captures a powerful drive in us all. When I was a kid and we were asked what we wanted to be when we grew up, we said things like, "I wanna be a fireman, policeman, pilot, … [Read more]
624. Christian Hypocrisy: Keeping Portions of the Law; Throwing Out the Rest
Chances are pretty good that your church denomination believes the “moral commands” found within the law of the Old Testament are meant to be considered a part of the Christian life. They will also declare other parts of the law have expired and do … [Read more]
For goodness sake, the flesh no longer exists!
People tell you that you need to keep in step with the Spirit so that you will not sow in the Flesh. Let me make this submission to you. What is sowing in the Flesh? Now note the chapter and verse Paul used to teach this. … [Read more]
Blessed Because of Jesus
What do you believe you have to do to qualify yourself for God’s blessing? There was plenty they had to do under the old covenant of law to receive God’s blessing and plenty they had to keep from doing to avoid coming under the curse, but … [Read more]
623. Salvation Is Free! (But Watch out for the Fine Print)
You may have heard sermons or Bible messages correctly explaining that salvation is a gift that is free and there is nothing that can be done on our part to earn it, but it is simply received by believing. Unfortunately, what will often follow is a … [Read more]
Are Women Permitted to Teach? (1 Timothy 2:12)
I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. (1 Tim 2:12) Oh dear. Don’t tell Joyce Meyer that women aren’t allowed to teach. Or my mum, my wife, or a gazillion other ladies who teach in church. They’re all … [Read more]
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