AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION YOU WILL ASK TODAY Do not owe anyone anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8) “Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “Love the Lord your Read more…
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband with her, and he Read more…
This year, I am working on a new book entitled “A Biblical Theology of Marriage in the African Context.” I intend to look at every passage in the bible that deals with marriage, pull out some of the timeless truths that are universal for all, and then write some specific Read more…
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. As I watch the news, listen to historical perspectives on the attacks, and remember where I was that day, only one thought keeps coming to me: “As a nation, we Read more…
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of God. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven Read more…
In the last post, I noted how the new birth in the life of a disciple automatically yields fruit like mercy and purity. Jesus continues that line of thought, describing disciples in the Kingdom as “peacemakers.” Surely, this can apply to our relationships with others and the influence we have Read more…
A genuine conversion experience brings genuine change. If there is no genuine change then something has gone awry along the way. Jesus later tells us in the Sermon on Mount, that “you will know them by their fruits.” When a lost person comes to grips with who they are without Read more…
What kind of people are citizens of the Kingdom? Those who are disciples… and how does one become a disciple? They begin at the beginning. They recognize their spiritual poverty and they mourn over their sinful condition… and this leads naturally to Humility. “Blessed are the gentle (humble) for they Read more…
I once went through a peer-review process where people I supervised had to anonymously share their perceptions of my leadership. That year the feedback was very positive, and there was only one critical comment… “Kevin needs to listen to others better and needs to work on being more considerate of Read more…
The best place to start is always at the beginning. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is giving his perspective on what Kingdom life looks like. Yet to be in the Kingdom of Light, one has to be a citizen of the Kingdom and that is what I believe Read more…