Sometimes the stresses of life become unbearable. Mountains of debt, sickness, failure in relationships, careers etc… take their toll on our mind and body. When the pressures heat up to a boiling point something has to give. Some people internalize these pressures and are ashamed to speak to someone because they are embarrassed. Others act out by abusing themselves with drugs, alcohol or out of control sexual exploits.…

Wrestling fans remember a pro wrestler back in the 80's named 'Randy Macho Man Savage. He wore flamboyant outfits, outrageous sunglasses and spoke with a gravely voice. His favorite saying was, "Oh Yeahhh!!!" He was named by the WWE as the greatest champion wrestling has ever seen. He held twenty world titles and scores of lessor honors.

Randall Mario Poffo was Savage's real name. It was obvious he could not be a fearsome warrior with a name like that so a fellow wrestler told…

During the first half of the twentieth century words like radical, fanatic, fundamentalist were terms of endearment. A radical was the person who stood against abuse by the establishment. A fanatic was an exuberant advocate for a principle or cause. A fundamentalist was anyone that took a literal view of established truths. These words were metaphors for tenacity in believing in something bigger than yourself. These words inspired individuals to have high ideals and live a productive and…

Forrest Gump America's greatest philosopher was asked by his drill Sargent during boot camp if he was stupid because of his naivete. Forrest great line was, "Stupid is as stupid does sir!" Obviously Forrest is a fictional movie character but his insight on human intelligence was very astute. Forrest's character is fascinating. He has the IQ of a twelve year old but always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Forrest knew nothing about the game of ping pong but teaches himself…

I was watching Dr. Phil today talking with some parents whose teenagers were out of control. These teens were the quintessential 'bad girls'. They had absolutely no respect for authority especially mom and dad. They drank, smoked, stayed out late and hung out with boys that used and abused them. One of the girls demanded that daddy buy her a car or she would not go on the Dr. Phil show. When the family arrived at the set to tape the show the same daughter who demanded the car did not want to…

When I was saved at the age of ten in 1963 my thirst for truth began. The Holy Spirit quickened my heart and mind to dive into God's Word and discover it's life changing doctrines. I surrendered to preach at age fourteen, graduated from Bible College at age twenty-three and pastored my first church. My search for doctrinal rightism (my term) drove me to what the book Pilgrim's Progress describes as the "slough of despond". I quickly realized that my quest was not possible…

Those of us who take the Bible literally believe there is a time period in world history describing the end of days. These events surround the time when Jesus Christ returns to snatch away His Bride (the church). Many Christians today wonder if we are already living in the end of days. Bible Scholars, prophecy teachers and preachers have produced hundreds of volumes of text trying to unpack this important teaching.

They have developed systems and models such as…

Those of us in America who consider themselves conservative and Christian consider this. Like many of you I have bloviated and blamed the president and his minions for…

In the next week or two the United States Congress will vote on by all accounts…