When we think about the gods of most religions, certain attributes echo as truth to their faithful followers. There is no doubt that the followers of most religions of the world would deem their gods wise, powerful, omniscient, just, etc, etc. However, there is undoubtedly one attribute of Yahweh, the One True God of the Bible, that stands out as the trait that no other "god" possesses: Yahweh is a Loving God. Not only does He have love for His children, He IS Love. (1 John 4:7-8) And we Continue Reading
Prayer as a Constant Conversation with God {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“Churches are good for prayer, but so are garages and cars and mountains and showers and dance floors.” — Anne Lamott Anne Lamott and I hardly have any commonality other than identifying as born-again Christians. But her quote about prayer resonated with me. Perhaps one of the verses in Scriptures that most challenges my flesh is found in Psalm 46: “Be still and know that I am God.” With a type-A, restless personality, I often struggle to sit still for a long time; therefore, in the Continue Reading
‘The Chosen’ Season 3 – My Commentary {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
I have attended numerous Red-Carpet premieres of faith-based movies for the past decade. This week’s “Teal Carpet” event at the Fox Theatre for the release of season 3 of the TV series “The Chosen” was perhaps the most crowded one I’ve ever covered. It’s no wonder. The historical drama series, directed and co-written by filmmaker Dallas Jenkins, has become an international blockbuster, its episodes gathering over 400 million views worldwide. It has been translated into over 60 languages and Continue Reading
Column & Interview – Jim Cymbala (The Brooklyn Tabernacle) talks about New Book
Christian leaders’ Discouragement Rising Daily As I read the introduction of Jim Cymbala’s new book in preparation for our interview, I was startled by the most recent statistics concerning church attendance in America. According to a recent Gallup poll, this is the first time since the 1930s that the number of Americans who describe themselves as affiliated with a church, synagogue or mosque has fallen below 50%. Church attendance is even lower, as another recent survey showed that only Continue Reading
6 Components of Effective Prayers {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“I fear John Knox’s prayers more than an army of ten thousand men.” — Mary, Queen of Scotland We find the story of King Jehoshaphat in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. He was the son of King Asa and was known to follow many of his father’s positive actions. But as his father, Jehoshaphat was also a king who often obeyed God partially. Even though he started a national religious education program and developed an extensive legal structure throughout the kingdom, Continue Reading
Overcoming a Lack of Confidence {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
Confidence is an anchor for the heart. It separates those who only dream from those who accomplish great things. It is a crucial element of personal fulfillment, focus, and joy. Confidence anchors our hearts when doubts assail us and pushes us toward the next step when everything around us pulls us back. It helps us overcome hurdles, dismiss nay-sayers, and look at the mirror with a smile on our faces. Indeed, confidence is arguably the one ingredient mixed into every success story. And Continue Reading
