“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. “ (Galatians 6:2) The law of Christ – just what does that mean anyway? I remember when Billy Graham spoke of the the mystery of evil during the memorial service held for the family members of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. Evil is hard to understand sometimes. But for many of us, the law of Christ is a mystery, too. Interestingly, the Apostle Paul never explained what he meant when he used this expression in one […]

“After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” (John 19:38) In spite of his role in the crucifixion story, we don’t know much about Joseph of Arimathea. The Bible has very little to say about him. But what it does record is a story of a miraculous transformation. We do know that he was […]

“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” (Psalm 22:3) Robbie and I are in Louisville, Kentucky at the largest gathering of Southern Gospel music in the world – the National Quartet Convention. Unfortunately, one of our all-time favorite performers is not here. Roger Bennett died in 2007 and is with his Lord and savior now. Somehow I don’t think he is missing us as much as we are missing him! I wrote a tribute to Roger upon his death and decided to feature […]

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” (Philippians 2:12) Several years ago, my wife had severe abdominal pains. They became so severe I had to take her to the emergency room for treatment. One of the nurses charged with her care, a Christian, had a Chinese tattoo on his arm. “What does that mean,” my wife asked. “He who walks with no fear,” the nurse […]