I was asked a question about Philippians 2:12, 13. Q: Isn’t Paul’s directive to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” contradictory against all the “do not be afraid”…
Fear and Trembling
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind
In summer 2025, episodes on three different TV series (Beyond Skinwalker Ranch, Expedition X, and The Proof Is Out There) featured people who claim to sense the presence of, invite,…
Strengthen the Seekers
There seems a recent upsurge (as I write this, November 2025) in young adults looking for the Lord, attending church for the first time (or after a long absence). Hurray!…
Too Many Gods
Could you sleep at night if the only “gods” available to help you had no more qualifications than Kenny, Mary, Johnny, Yogi, and… yourself? Thankfully, that’s not the case! But…
The Conclusion, per Ecclesiastes
It’s tough when we “know too much” about especially dark or heavy topics, spiritual or otherwise. “King Asa’s Prayer” touches on this idea. Let’s say we’ve researched, know enough to…