Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Nik Ripken is not the actual name of the author of The Insanity of God. The author uses a pseudonym out of concerns for the safety of the many people he and his wife have met with through many years of Christian service and missionary activity. The book tells the remarkable story of a young …
Continue reading Book Review: “The Insanity of God” by Nik Ripken
What is your reaction when people tell you not to worry about something? Maybe you feel like saying, "That's easy for you to say, but I can't help worrying about it!" All of us worry about things from time to time - some of us more than others. Some seem to not be "happy" unless …
In our 21st century American culture, much is said about tolerance. In matters of religious faith, those who speak much about tolerance tend to imply (and occasionally explicitly request or demand) that people refrain from pushing their religious faith on others. Their preferred state of faith in society would involve everyone following sentiments such as "live …
Continue reading Why Christians Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Keep Their Faith to Themselves
I spent many hours the past few days writing down a summary of my core Christian beliefs. Why? To put it in writing to give to my sons this Christmas in a letter I periodically write to them; As a good exercise in clarifying and articulating what I believe; To take a public stand about …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #360: Know What You Believe
As the nation deals with yesterday's tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, the long process of grieving begins. I appreciate stories from antiquity that tell of allowing long periods of mourning - a month or so - in recognition that grief isn't something that we turn on and then turn off like a switch mere days later. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #349: Dig Deeper For Understanding
