Ephesians 5:18

Psalms is one of the most popular books of the Bible, but maybe for the wrong reason. I remember a time when my quiet times consisted of turning to my favorite psalms and feeling my way through the lines. It was easy, and it made me feel good; I felt like that was one part of the Bible that didn’t require any background knowledge or in-depth study. What I really wanted was to feel like I had met with God, and the Psalms were an easy place to pluck out a verse and think that’s what I was doi……

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit…. Ephesians 5:18, NIV What if your cheater was drunk or “under the influence” of another drug when she cheated? I actually have more hope for those marriages than the ones where a substance was not involved. My reasoning is the … Continue reading “Cheaters “under the influence””…

In the heart of 1920s Chicago, a clandestine gathering unfolded in the clandestine shadows of Prohibition. A group of brave souls sought entry into a hidden world of speakeasies and secret bars where the forbidden elixir of alcohol flowed freely. With a whispered password and a coy smile, they breached...…

In the Old Testament, the stories of Noah and Lot highlight human vulnerability and the consequences of alcohol. Noah, favored by God, planted a vineyard after the Great Flood. He became intoxicated with wine and slept naked in his tent. He dishonored him when his son Ham saw him, while...…

The Bible tells us to be “filled with the Spirit!” Have you ever wondered what…

A building facade in Amsterdam.(Photo by Pixabay from Pexels)In a quaint coffee shop nestled along the cobbled streets of Amsterdam, patrons find respite from the bustling world outside. This Dutch establishment is renowned for its unique tradition: the freedom to smoke Marijuana openly.A warm, welcoming ambiance prevails inside, with the...…

We like the rugged individual. The guy who stands on his own two feet. The woman who grew a successful business by working hard. It’s what made America great, right? America is the land of opportun……

Our culture finds a lot of humor in drunk people. We can all name movies where alcohol played a major part in the plot. You don’t have to see the movie The Hangover (or its sequels) to know t……

During a recent sermon, I ventured into turbulent waters—twice. I seemed determined to find something to upset one or two people. Many Christians drink alcohol. I don’t. Many Christians think……

Thankfulness is the ability to see grace. When we’ve seen grace, we give thanks. And giving thanks has exactly zero to do with circumstances.…