A Purified Tongue

A Purified Tongue

A Purified Tongue TableTalk by Aaron L. Garriott   James the Lord’s brother wasn’t one to mince words. Speaking of the destructive power of the tongue, he writes, “The tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things” (James 3:5). Tucked into James’...
The Strengthening Power of God

The Strengthening Power of God

The Strengthening Power of God TableTalk by Derek W.H. Thomas   “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). It is a favorite verse of many Christians, and one can understand why. But the verse isn’t relating what at first appears to be the...
Putting Forth No Obstacle

Putting Forth No Obstacle

Putting Forth No Obstacle TableTalk by Andy Young   The good news of Jesus Christ is offensive. Many who heard Christ found His teaching hard and stopped following Him (John 6:60–66). Others turned away disheartened and sorrowful at His message (Mark 10:22)....
Gender and Identity

Gender and Identity

Gender and Identity TableTalk by David B. Garner   During elementary school, one of my sons had a friend who frequently asserted his personal aspirations, his own version of the American dream: “When I grow up, I am going to be a lobster.” My opinions vacillated...
The Hidden Will of God

The Hidden Will of God

The Hidden Will of God TableTalk Deuteronomy 29:29   “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.”   Understanding divine...
Authentic Worship

Authentic Worship

Authentic Worship by Jason Helopoulos   God is worthy of worship. It has always struck me that in Psalm 29, David calls on angels to join him in praise of God. He exclaims: “Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe...