For several years Bill Boekestein and I ministered in neighboring towns in Northeastern PA. I have always found Bill thoughtful and someone who attempts to be in line with Scripture. He is today’s guest blogger. This article was first published in “Core Christianity” June 16, 2022. Many of us struggle with gifts. We like receiving… Continue reading Why Good Works Aren’t Enough
It is popular in current Christianity to think that everything done in the past was done wrong. Not only is it popular, it is arrogant. I would not lie to say that I have found a couple chinks in the armor myself. However, some current Christian leaders think they are reinventing the entire wheel, and… Continue reading Progressive Christianity and Poverty Theology
When we choose teams in life, we often look for the best and brightest. Whether it is a sports team, a work project, or some other group, we always want to pick the best. Jesus doesn’t pick people like that. He doesn’t need them to be something because He can make them into something. He… Continue reading The Kind of People Jesus Picks for His Team
We often put more stock into things people say at the end of their lives, not the beginning. In some ways it’s because people often have a lot more wisdom at the end of their lives. It’s also because when people have little time left, they only say what is most important. This is true… Continue reading Seven Last Sayings of Jesus
