Author: Jim Stephens

It’s confusing to “normal” people to try and understand why there are so many Christian denominations, and why Christians quarrel and fight with each other over what seem to be minor points of religious doctrine.

The real issue is in how you look at it.

Is there someone or something you need to “Entrust to God” and gracefully, graciously release?

People can move from curiosity about the message or the messenger to reverence and faith in Jesus

It’s so tempting to just give up on some people!

Women have played key and influential roles in many different cultural situations.

Like Paul, my “citizenships” can often bring me into conflict as well.

Jesus’ resurrection is the basis for a new and completely different kind of hope!

I think we’ll always be wrestling with the tension between grace and law.

How’s your purpose, friends? Is your purpose clear and burning bright, or is it blurry and hazy and smoldering, like a lamp running out of oil?