by Joseph Jo | Mar 8, 2017
When the Apostle Paul refers to the “renewing” of our minds, he is not just using spiritual double-speak. This is a real and very important aspect of Christian growth. God wants His people to think like He thinks. This is the great challenge for those who would follow...
by Joseph Jo | Mar 1, 2017
The Imperative of Spiritual Growth Jude 20-25 Biblical change is not something that occurs in a vacuum. It cannot be reproduced in a lab. It is the product of a community of believers helping each other grow into Christlikeness. This truth is evident in Jude’s epistle...
by Joseph Jo | Feb 22, 2017
Christianity that Works Introduction 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We are living in a time when the value of anything is determined by its ability to “work.” Functionality, more than just about every other quality, is deemed most important of all. • Who wants an expensive cell...
by Joseph Jo | Mar 26, 2016
The title of this article contains some of the few things I really love. I love the political world. Early in my life I was a political “junkie” reading everything I could about how the American political system works. I was a precinct president of my Republican...
by Joseph Jo | Mar 4, 2016
Consider this description of a future political rally right here in America: “The sounds of a crowd wildly chanting fill the arena as a perfectly dressed man walks on to the stage. As he strides forward the roar grows to nearly deafening decibels. After many minutes...
by Joseph Jo | Nov 3, 2015
The Bible and Difficult Choices Most of our decisions are relatively unimportant. Imagine yourself in the oral hygiene aisle at Wal-Mart. It probably does not matter very much to your life whether you choose the toothpaste that whitens your teeth while freshening your...
