Sin: The Dark Guest
One Puritan prayer calls sin “the dark guest.” In this prayer, the author is brutally honest with himself, admitting, “I …
Author Archives: Dewayne Bryant
Can God Forget Our Sins?
Theologians describe God as omniscient, meaning “all-knowing.” But the biblical authors occasionally state that God remembers someone or that he …
The Difference Between Concern and Anxiety
All of us have concerns about things that happen in our world. The apostle Paul had them in his day. …
Characteristics of Toxic People
People come in all shapes and sizes with many different kinds of dispositions. Some encourage; others criticize. Some build up; …
Can We Love a God We Fear?
Aristotle once said, “one cannot love whom he fears.” The Bible claims that the “fear of the Lord is the …
Marijuana Isn’t That Bad …
Marijuana has been legalized in over thirty states. Many users tout its alleged benefits, while others denounce it as harmful …
Did Zacchaeus Purchase His Salvation?
In Luke 19:1-10 we find the well-known story of Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus. Unable to see because of the crowd, …
Did Jesus Deny His Goodness?
In a famous story in the Synoptics, a rich young ruler comes to visit Jesus. He asks, “Good Teacher, what …
Egypt and the Exodus
The early chapters of Exodus are some of the most exciting in the Bible. Not only do they record the …
Contending for the Faith
In looking at materials produced by atheist apologists, it is fascinating how many of them repeat the same old objections …
Challenges to Churches, Then and Now
Christianity has always had to contend with other worldviews. This is clear even in the New Testament when Jesus faced …
New Beginnings
The world has already embarked upon a new year. 2018 is in the books, and 2019 is a story waiting …
The Evil of Discrimination
Human society has always identified certain people—or types of people—as “the other.” We tend to marginalize those who are different. …
Reverent Communion
Our culture has lost a sense of the sacred. For decades, commercials have advertised new television shows as “irreverent.” Irreverence …
What is Worship?
We use the term “worship” in several ways. Some use the term synonymously with “church.” When a person says they …
Four Things Every Christian Needs
Life can be challenging. Some days will be better than others, but we all have to deal with problems, frustrations, …
Pope Francis: Master of Controversy
The election of Pope Francis in 2013 was a bit of a surprise. Francis is not quite like his most …
Warning Signs of Pride
Pride is one of the most significant problems of the human race. It makes an enemy of God (James 4:6; …
Buy Only the Truth
In Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan tells the story of a dream in which two characters named Christian and Faithful pass through …
Surviving Religion 101
Fresh-faced high school graduates all over the country will head to college in a couple of months. Whether their destinations …
