Freedom from the Law (10-15-17 Formations)
It is sad how easy it is to twist God's truth into something that builds walls, locks people in cages of hopelessness and ignores the truth
Freedom through Faith (10-8-17 Formations)
Sometimes I think I've heard it all as people confronted me with my future: tarot cards, astrology's life-shaping power, a demon-possessed man threatening my soul and
Freedom Resisted (10-1-17 Formations)
The word “freedom” occurs more frequently in the letters of Paul than any other New Testament book. As Americans, we think of freedom as privacy in
Giving and Serving (9-24-17 Formations)
The needs of the world are overwhelming. When faced with a widespread disaster, such as the latest hurricane on the Gulf of Mexico coastal areas, we
What Is the ‘Enneagram,’ and Why Are Christians Suddenly so Enamored by It?
A personality typing system has been quietly infiltrating Christian communities for the last quarter-century. But some believers may be excused for their skepticism.
Cheerful Giving (9-17-17 Formations)
The problem with success and prosperity is you can never get enough. We not only want to protect what we have gained, but we cultivate a
55+ Adults: Developing a Solid Aging Plan
In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus communicated that house builders picked one of two foundations: either sand or solid rock. Today, adults pick one of two approaches to aging:
A Plan for Giving (9-10-17 Formations)
We were hosting a group of Chinese educators at Second Baptist Church, Liberty, Mo, as part of their tour across the U.S. Some of our guests
Giving of Oneself (9-3-17 Formations)
Years ago I knew the pastor of what was then reported to be the second largest Baptist church in Texas. Every September was “stewardship month” and
Spotlight on Avoiding Spotlights
After his girlfriend leaves him, Steve Martin learns about being viewed differently in the 1984 comedy, The Lonely Guy. In one scene, he dines out, ignored