“I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.” (Philippians 1:19) When you write a weekly column, you develop a special friendship with your readers. You soon realize how much you care about them and learn that they care about you, too. It’s almost like you’re part of my family, so it’s in that spirit that I’ve decided to bear my soul about something. I often write about my own […]

“When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” (Proverbs 10:19) I am an avid supporter of Christian radio. In fact, I’ve been doing a ninety-second commentary for several years on a Christian radio station that serves the Atlanta metropolitan market. I say all that because as a supporter and insider of Christian radio, I believe that some of the weekly talk-show hosts are making a serious mistake, not to mention putting forward a pretty bad Christian testimony. Unfortunately, the same […]

“He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.” (2 Samuel 22:31) Psychologists have known for years that many of the personality traits we manifest in our everyday lives as adults are often shaped from childhood experiences. I realized last weekend that one of my most deep-seeded fears has its origins in my childhood. Within a year of my mother’s death in 1961, my dad lost his job and literally had to work several part-time jobs to make ends meet. Unfortunately, his work schedule forced him […]

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16) My pastor once lamented from the pulpit that prayer was losing its appeal among Christians. It’s a sad commentary, but I agree with him. In fact, my own Christian experience has convinced me that a lot of us don’t take full advantage of the power and privilege of prayer. Stop and think about it. How often do you […]