Expectation
One of my favorite Christmas songs is “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” For some reason, I’ve always found its somber calls enchanting. In truth, it’s more of an Advent song …
Speed Dating
I’ve never been speed dating, but I have a rough idea of what happens: Desperate singles gather and have a brief few minutes with a member of the opposite sex …
What’s Wrong with the Church Today?
“That’s what’s wrong with the church today,” said the student’s Facebook status. What could bring such strong condemnation? Other students had been sharing the Gospel on campus at Montevallo earlier …
Temporary Residents
Temporary residents. That’s how the Holman Christian Standard Bible translates the Greek word parepidemos in 1 Peter 1:1 and 2:11. It’s sometimes translated as “pilgrims” or “sojourners.” Peter points out …
