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5 Ways to Understand the Bible Better in 2015

I just finished reading Revelation, and… I confess I don’t understand it all very well. Even in the New International Version, with its go..

At Christmastime; Christmas Comes Again [Poems by Mom]

It’s time for more of Mom’s poems. This month I’m sharing two of her Christmas poems. Enjoy!(Tips: Read these poems aloud to hear them best. And see h..

Does the Resurrection Matter? (Albert Mast’s Memorial Service)

Two days ago I was privileged to speak at the memorial service of my father-in-law, Albert Mast. This was a great honor, and a wonderful opportunity t..

A “Far Better” Morning for Albert

My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. (Philippians 1:23) The amount of interest expressed in my last post was unusual, ..

What Is the Christian’s True Hope in Death?

My father-in-law, Albert Mast, is nearing death. At least, that’s the way it looks to those of us who are nearest to him. It sounds strange to s..

ESV Audio Bible on Sale

Dear blog readers, Welcome back to me after a wonderful trip to Canada, Dominican Republic, and Haiti! Highlights of the southern leg of this trip inc..

Giving To and Through the Church (Part 6)

[See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5 in this series.] Part 6: A Handful of Concluding Thoughts About Giving to the Church Now that this ser..

Giving To and Through the Church (Part 5)

[See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 in this series.] Part 5: Another Controversial Topic About Giving to the Church Unless I follow up on your com..

Giving To and Through the Church (Part 4)

[See Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 in this series.] Part 4: A Controversial Topic About Giving to the Church After my last post, you might think that I g..

Giving To and Through the Church (Part 3)

[See Part 1 for the series introduction.] Part 3: Another Primary New Testament Reason for Giving to the Church In my last post I identified two prima..