Author Archives: authorjamesfinke

In the book of Acts, we read how the Apostle Paul and his companion Silas were stripped, beaten, and thrown in prison for preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ. What ensues is amazing:“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly, thereContinue reading “Jailhouse Salvation- 7/16/21”

Do you regularly find yourself thinking, “these people have to be nuts” when you read about current affairs, politics, or pop culture? It’s tempting to conclude that our world must be more out of control than ever before. But check out this Bible verse written almost 2,000 years ago: “Do not conform to the patterns ofContinue reading “These People have to be Nuts- 7/2/21”

I learned something recently that blew my mind. To explain it, I’d ask you to please read this beautiful passage about Jesus. Take your time through it…  “He grew up like a small plant before the Lord. He was like a root growing in dry land. He had no special beauty or form to makeContinue reading “This Blew My Mind- 6/18/21”

My wife and I got our first dog, Gregory, in 2009. We purchased a doggy bed and were firm that he would NOT be sleeping on our bed… Yea, that lasted about a week.  We can’t help it. We love him! Our bed is the most comfortable place in the house, and we’re happy toContinue reading “Dog Lovers Will Understand…. 6/4/21”

Do you ever sit at home and think… “I need to be able to prove that my spouse exists. I’m going to put a bit of thought into it to make sure I can clearly explain that they exist and they’re not some figment of my imagination.”  When you have a personal relationship with someone,Continue reading “Can we really trust the Bible? 05/21/2021”

Most people understand the concept of “house rules” by about the age of 7. When you’re a guest in someone else’s “house,” they, as the authority, set the rules. Imagine losing a hand of blackjack at a casino. As the dealer shuffles away your money, you explain to him that you and your buddies typicallyContinue reading “House Rules- 05/07/2021”

Like clockwork, every April this tree gives me a reminder to fix my focus. More specifically:  “A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.”  -Proverbs 11:28 I am all for focused intensity and striving for excellence in every facet of our lives; but if we’re not serving Christ, weContinue reading “Fix your Focus- 04/23/2021”

Anyone else deal with some stress this week? I know I did, and there were times when fear and anxiety weighed on my mind. What a waste! Consider this story from the Gospel of Mark:  Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furiousContinue reading “Stressful Week- 04/16/2021”

Have you ever felt the need to defend your faith in God? Maybe you’ve even been mocked for being a Christian. In certain circles you could be considered gullible, closed-minded, anti-intellectual, or worse.  Think of it like this George Orwell quote: “The further a society drifts from the truth, the more they’ll despise it when theyContinue reading “A High-Flying “Good News Only Friday” 04/09/2021″

It is indisputable that Jesus of Nazareth, the man, existed. Even atheist scholars know and agree with this. The real issue is whether He was simply a man, or if He is God in the flesh as Christians believe. There is a popular belief in our culture that Jesus was a wise moral teacher. Essentially, that he was an enlightenedContinue reading “Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? 04/02/2021”