A revolution in the quality of manufactured goods happened in the 1980s with the advent of Total Quality Management (TQM). The idea was simple. Companies could continuously improve the quality of the products they produced by observing their process and … Continued
When God called Abraham to follow Him, He commanded him to leave behind the life he had known. “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you.” – Genesis 12 … Continued
One of the most controversial commands Jesus gave His followers was to seek perfection by loving their enemies. Jesus said, “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy’. But I say, love your enemies! … Continued
In religious contexts, submission is often taught as if it had intrinsic value — as if humility and abasement were goals unto themselves. However, submission, like many other generic actions, has no intrinsic value — its entire value being derived … Continued
One of the central foundations of Christianity that differentiates it from many other world religions is the fundamental belief that life is not fair. In Christianity, the universe is not conspiring to guarantee you the same outcome as everyone else, or … Continued
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “indomitable” as “incapable of being subdued : unconquerable”. God is indomitable. “Then God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the … Continued
If you know the answer how can you fail to achieve the result? Maybe you know you need to exercise more to become fit and stay healthy, and yet you don’t follow through. Maybe you change your diet in hopes … Continued
Are the details of the Bible’s account of Christ’s life important? Was the historical reporting of the Bible accurate in relating the facts about Christ’s birth? Can we believe the more miraculous and supernatural aspects of the virgin birth and the … Continued
Was Jesus’ last name Christ? Were His parents Joseph and Mary Christ? The answer to both of these questions is “no”. In the original Greek text of the Gospels, “Jesus Christ” or “Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς” literally means “Jesus the Anointed One”, or “Joshua … Continued
Walking down the Jetway after a long week on the road, I step over the threshold into the cabin of the 737-300 with lightness returning to my step and anticipation waking up in the most basic parts of my heart … Continued
Jesus was not a socialist. When confronted with more than 5000 hungry people Jesus didn’t propose that the state should feed them, He told his followers “You Feed Them” (Mark 6) and then personally manufactured the food himself and gave … Continued
Gratitude requires contrast. Gratitude depends on awareness and understanding as its foundation and context because gratitude is the organic response to a positive outcome when a negative or less desirable result was possible, likely, or certain. Gratitude is so much more … Continued