Fake News and Cancel Culture in the New Testament Luke 23 1Then the entire council took Jesus over to Pilate, the Roman governor. 2They began at once to state their case: “This man has been leading our people to ruin by telling them not to pay the…

NEWSFLASH: Fake news and cancel culture are NOT a new phenomenon but have been around forever. I provide a biblical example from Acts 24 in this Daily DAVEotional:

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Biblical Advice: Don’t Feed the Trolls! Proverbs 26 4When arguing with fools, don’t answer their foolish arguments, or you will become as foolish as they are. 5When arguing with fools, be sure to answer their foolish arguments, or …

Proverbs 26:4-5 are two verses that seem to contradict one another. But in this Daily DAVEotional, I show how these two verses actually provide some great advice for online interactions:

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Dealing with Gray Areas 1 Corinthians 10 23“Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive. 24Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of o…

How should Christians make decisions on morally debatable issues that are not clearly addressed in the Bible?

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The Importance of Conditioning 1 Corinthians 9 24Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win. 25All athletes practice strict self-control. They do …

How is training for distance running like training in the Christian life?

This is Paul's illustration in 1 Corinthians 9.

I explain in this Daily DAVEotional...

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Does God Exact a Higher Standard for Rich People to Enter Heaven? Matthew 19 16Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good things must I do to have eternal life?” 17“Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “Only God is good. But to answer…

Is it really harder for rich people to enter heaven?

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Why Was Jesus Baptized? Acts 19 1While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples 2and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you belie…

Have you ever wondered why Jesus was baptized? He didn't need to be "saved" so what was the point?

I explain in this #Devotional

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When Someone DEMANDS Evidence! Matthew 16 1One day the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus’ claims by asking him to show them a miraculous sign from heaven. 2He replied, “You know the saying, ‘Red sky at night means fair …

Have you ever engaged in debate with someone who demanded evidence only to scoff at you when you provide it? Jesus gives us an example of how to deal with those kinds of situations:

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What Does it Mean When Jesus Gives Peter “the Keys” to the Kingdom of Heaven? Matthew 16 13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14“Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Eli…

What does it mean when Jesus says he's giving Peter the "keys" to the kingdom?

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Biblical Investing Advice Ecclesiastes 11 2Divide your gifts among many, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead. (Ecclesiastes 11:2, NLT) The Daily DAVEotional The Bible has a lot to say about money and wealth. Desp…

The Bible doesn't tell you what to invest in but it does give wise advice for "how" to invest:

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Is it Always Wrong to Judge Others? (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 5 12It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your job to judge those inside the church who are sinning in these ways. 13God will judge those on the out…

Is it always wrong to judge others?

Paul says, "No."

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The Prayer of Rebellion Jeremiah 44 11“Therefore, the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I have made up my mind to destroy every one of you! 12I will take this remnant of Judah that insisted on coming here to Egypt, …

Jeremiah 44 highlights what I call "the prayer of rebellion"

I explain in this Daily DAVEotional:

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Keep Your Mouth Shut! Proverbs 21 If you keep your mouth shut, you will stay out of trouble. (Proverbs 21:23, NLT) The Daily DAVEotional Have you ever been told to “shut up”? Have you ever told someone to &#…

Wise biblical advice from Proverbs 21....

Shut your mouth!

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Can the Church Usher in a Utopian Society? Matthew 13 24Here is another story Jesus told: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field.25But that night as everyone slept, his enemy came and planted weeds among …

Is it possible for the church to usher in a utopian society?

Jesus says "No"

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A Mark of Immaturity 1 Corinthians 3 1Dear brothers and sisters, when I was with you I couldn’t talk to you as I would to mature Christians. I had to talk as though you belonged to this world or as though you wer…

Why is it that so many who identify as Christians don't act like Christians? One possibility is they're not truly Christians. A second option is they're immature. Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 3:

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Who Was at Fault for the First Recorded Church Split? Acts 15 36After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s return to each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are getting along.” 37Barnabas agre…

Who was at fault for the first recorded church split?

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How Jesus Responds to Doubts Matthew 11 1When Jesus had finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he went off teaching and preaching in towns throughout the country. 2John the Baptist, who was now in prison, …

is it ok to have doubts as a Christian? How does Jesus respond to doubts?

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Communication Advice from the Bible Proverbs 18 2Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. 6Fools get into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. 7The mouths of fools are their ruin…

Proverbs 18 is a treasure trove of information on good communication.

I wrote about that in this Daily DAVEotional:

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“Sticks and Stones…” Revisited Proverbs 18 4 A person’s words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook. (Proverbs 18:4) 14 The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can be…

Remember the phrase "sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me"?

Proverbs 18 doesn't agree. Timeless advice on the impact of our words...

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A Wise Person Thinks About Death? Ecclesiastes 7 A good reputation is more valuable than the most expensive perfume. In the same way, the day you die is better than the day you are born. It is better to spend your time at funerals …

In Ecclesiastes 7, Solomon says that a wise person thinks about death?

Sounds morbid.

What does he mean?

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Political Divisions Within Church 1 Corinthians 1 10Now, dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so there won’t be divis…

Does the Bible have anything to say about Political Divisions within the church?

A Daily DAVEotional with thoughts from 1 Corinthians 1

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Is God Against Interracial Marriages? Deuteronomy 7 1“When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are about to enter and occupy, he will clear away many nations ahead of you: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Per…

There's been a lot of talk recently amongst some on the Christian right about how inter-racial marriage is not "ideal". I'm reminded of my post from about a year ago where I share what the Bible actually teaches on inter-racial marriage.

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“Name Dropping” in the Early Church 1 Corinthians 1 10Now, dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so there won’t be divis…

We are more divisive than ever, even in the church. One of the issues is our penchant for following certain figures. Paul addresses this issue in his first letter to the Corinthians - the issue that I call "name-dropping"

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Where Passion and Opportunity Intersect Last summer, I met a young adult at our church named Daniel. We met through a men’s leadership group we were both invited to be part of. When we met, I learned more of Daniel’s story and life…

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Dealing with Differences of Opinion Romans 14 1Accept Christians who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. 2For instance, one person believes it is all right to eat anything. But …

what's the difference between an opinion, persuasion and a conviction?

I explain here:

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Is Wealth Immoral? (Part 3) Ecclesiastes 5 10Those who love money will never have enough. How absurd to think that wealth brings true happiness! 11The more you have, the more people come to help you spend it. So what is the a…

It's becoming more popular to be anti-capitalist & against wealth, especially extreme wealth. I see many Christians jumping on this ideological bandwagon. Only problem...it's not a biblical concept. Solomon weighs in here:

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Is it Always Wrong to Judge Others? Matthew 7 1“Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. 2For others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever measure you use in judging others, it will be used to measure how you are judged.…

Is it always wrong to judge others?

The Bible (and Jesus) doesn't actually teach this. I explain:

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The Decisive Issue in Following Christ Matthew 7 21“Not all people who sound religious are really godly. They may refer to me as ‘Lord,’ but they still won’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The decisive issue is whether they obey my …

Many people consider themselves Christ-followers. But what really makes a person a follower of Christ?

Jesus weighs in on the issue:

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He Who Dies with the Most Toys Wins! Matthew 6 19“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where they can be eaten by moths and get rusty, and where thieves break in and steal. 20Store your treasures in heaven, where they will ne…

What does Jesus say about wealth and money?

Many think that he condemns it outright.

I don't think that's completely accurate.

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What Does it Mean to Have Eternity in The Human Heart? Ecclesiastes 3 9What do people really get for all their hard work? 10I have thought about this in connection with the various kinds of work God has given people to do. 11God has made everything bea…

What does it mean in Ecclesiastes 3 when it says God has placed eternity in their hearts?

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Does God Help Those Who Help Themselves? Matthew 5 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3, NIV) The Daily DAVEotional Have you ever heard someone say that “God helps those who help themse…

Does God help those who help themselves?

It's a popular thought but is it biblical?

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