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[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE AWKWARD TRUTH ABOUT GOD'S WRATH

The awkward truth about God's wrath makes it an unpopular topic. Because, well...the thought an Almighty God is angry and might punish us is frightful and something we'd rather not talk about. But scripture mentions it frequently. So here are three things to keep in mind about it.

https://chiptudor.com/the-awkward-tru...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE AWKWARD TRUTH ABOUT GOD'S WRATH

The awkward truth about God's wrath makes it an unpopular topic. Because, well...the thought an Almighty God is angry and might punish us is frightful and something we'd rather not talk about. But scripture mentions it frequently. So here are three things to keep in mind about it.

https://chiptudor.com/the-awkward-tru...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

WHY JESUS' ASCENSION MATTERS

Why does Jesus' ascension matter? Why Jesus' Ascension matters. Because it demonstrated that Jesus' mission was complete, he intercedes for us before the Father, and he will return the same way he left.

https://chiptudor.com/why-jesus-ascen...

[Chip]

This week's blog:

THREE BIBLE TRUTHS FOR A GODLY LIFE

God's Word offers a healthy prescription for us to follow. And these three Bible truths help us follow in a Godly manner.

https://chiptudor.com/three-bible-tru...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

WHO IS A CHILD OF GOD?

Although every human being is a unique creation, dearly loved by God, that doesn't make us His child. Here are three Bible teachings on what it means to be a child of God and how to be in the family.

https://chiptudor.com/who-is-a-child-...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

GOD'S PROMISE TO HIS PEOPLE

God's promise to his people in 2 Chronicles 7:14 is a popular and frequently discussed Bible verse. Here are some lessons it offers us today.

https://chiptudor.com/gods-promise-to...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

LESSONS FROM JONAH AND THE WHALE

It's a popular Bible story although the whale gets too much attention. And is it really a whale? Because scripture just calls it a great fish. But here are some lessons from the story.

https://chiptudor.com/lessons-from-jo...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

WHEN YOU TELL GOD YOU QUIT

After the death of Jesus, Peter quit. He abandoned three years of ministry with the Son of God and returned to fishing. But Jesus wasn’t finished with him yet. Here’s what we learn from the encounter.

https://chiptudor.com/when-you-tell-g...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE POWER OF GOD'S PRECEPTS

The power of God's precepts is found in Psalms 119:129-136. Based on the truth of God's word, here's how these teachings empower believers.

https://chiptudor.com/the-power-of-go...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

WHY GOD REJECTS VIRTUE SIGNALING

Virtue signaling appears in Acts 5:1-10 as the early Christian church was formed. But God immediately rejected it. Here's why.

https://chiptudor.com/why-god-rejects...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

LEADING BY INFLUENCE RATHER THAN POWER

Leading by influence rather than power is demonstrated in 2 Chronicles 23-24. The story reads like a fairy tale, but without the typical ending. Here's what we learn from it.

https://chiptudor.com/leading-by-infl...

[Chip]

This week's blog post.

ENTERING GOD'S REST

Entering God's rest is a Biblical teaching found in Hebrews 4:9-14. Here are some thoughts on what it means.

https://chiptudor.com/entering-gods-r...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE SNEAKY SIN OF PRIDE

Pride is one of the sneakiest sins in the Bible. It stealthily slips in and fills your heart when you're unaware. Here are thoughts on how to guard against it.

https://chiptudor.com/the-sneaky-sin-...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

WHY IS THERE GOOD AND EVIL?

It's an age old question. And the Bible answers it. Here are some thoughts on what it says.

https://chiptudor.com/why-is-there-go...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

WHEN GOD FIGHTS YOUR BATTLES

There are many stories in scripture where God fights for his people. A lesser known story is recorded in 2 Chronicles 30-32 when Hezekiah is king of Judah. Here are some thoughts about it.

https://chiptudor.com/when-god-fights...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE MEANING OF BELIEVER'S BAPTISM

Christian denominations practice varying forms of baptism and hold different beliefs about its meaning. Here's a look at its beginning and meaning revealed in scripture.

https://chiptudor.com/the-meaning-of-...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

WHEN A PEOPLE RETURN TO GOD

When a people return to God. Haggai records one of those times. And how blessings are returned when people respond faithfully.

https://chiptudor.com/when-a-people-r...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE MARK OF GODLY LEADERS

When Israel resettled in Judah. King Darius appointed two leaders over them. Here is God's word to them.

https://chiptudor.com/the-mark-of-god...

[Laurel]

Laurel Guillen

The sum of L'Engle, Lewis and Tolkien in a young reader's life

In my early adult years I read many, many fantasy series including some with 9, 12, 14 or more volumes. The Wheel of Time, Thomas Covenant, The Sword of Truth, etc. But despite the engrossing worlds and action, they were always a bit of a letdown. Why was Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings so superior? And why didn’t these books make me feel the way I had as a child reading C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia or Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time?
It took me a while but I finally figured it out. My three favorite fantasy/sci-fi books were all written by great authors who were also Christians. Their faith and Christian worldview infused their writing, determined their themes, and marked their heroes as characters motivated by great love and great self-sacrifice.
I had been learning about God and his love for me even as a child, through the pages of my favorite books, and I didn’t even realize it. It wasn’t until many years after I gave my life to Him that I finally understood how books had helped pave the way, like steppingstones.
Do not underestimate the importance of introducing great books by Christian authors to the young readers in your life.

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

MARKS OF A MIGHTY NATION

Five hundred years before the arrival of Jesus Christ, the prophet Zechariah spoke of his coming. And provided the marks of a mighty nation.

https://chiptudor.com/marks-of-a-migh...

[Steve]

My Christian blog at CourageousChristianFather.com

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

LIFE QUESTIONS WE PONDER

A night sky full of countless stars makes us wonder. Is there a God? If so, why is the world so messed up? What is the meaning of life? Is there life after death? Questions without answers. Or are there?

https://chiptudor.com/life-questions-...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE CHARACTER OF GODLY LEADERS

Around 444 B.C. wealthy Jewish landowners were confronted about their unfair financial practices against Jewish farmers. They responded in a godly manner and made things right before God and their Jewish brothers. Here's the story.

https://chiptudor.com/the-character-o...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE CHARACTER OF GODLY LEADERS

Around 444 B.C. wealthy Jewish landowners were confronted about their unfair financial practices against Jewish farmers. They responded in a godly manner and made things right before God and their Jewish brothers. Here's the story.

https://chiptudor.com/the-character-o...

[Chip]

This week's blog post.

WHY GOD ALLOWS PAIN

Why God allows pain. It's not because he likes to see us hurt. But to remind us it's a consequence of sin. To help us grow in character. And show us the way to a better life.

https://chiptudor.com/why-god-allows-...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

GOD'S PATH TO PEACE

God's path to peace is a journey fraught with conflicts. A perplexity of perils. Some self-made. Others forced on us. Complicated by forks in the road leading nowhere. And anxious moments beyond our control. And yet, God provides a way.

https://chiptudor.com/gods-path-to-pe...

[Chip]

First blog post of 2025.

THREE LIFE TRANSFORMING NEW YEAR PRACTICES

Three life transforming New Year practices. These simple practices do not work immediately. But when consistently engaged, the spiritual transformation is unmistakeable. I've seen and personally experienced it. And so will you if you practice them this year.

https://chiptudor.com/three-life-tran...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

BREAK FREE WITH AN ABSOLUTE JESUS

The story of how Jesus treated an adulterous woman reveals a gracious and absolute savior. God himself in human form. He is not trapped by human agendas, doesn’t conform to human expectations, or is limited by human understanding.

https://chiptudor.com/break-free-with...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

CARRYING OUT GOD'S SPECIFIC PURPOSE

Esther was a beautiful, young, Jewish girl. And God used her for a specific purpose. To save the people of Israel from annihilation

https://chiptudor.com/carrying-out-go...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

ENCOUNTERING A HOLY GOD

Isaiah was a prophet of God. What we consider a holy man. But when Isaiah encountered the holiness of God in a vision, his reaction said something different.

https://chiptudor.com/encountering-a-...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

WHEN HOPE REALLY MATTERS

Life is full of hopes and dreams like the warm, fuzzy feelings of a Hallmark movie. But when death is near and you're uncertain what's next? That's when the need for hope gets real. When it really matters.

https://chiptudor.com/when-hope-reall...

[Paul]

My review of ‘Political Visions & Illusions’ By David T. Koyzis

‘Yet just how are followers of Jesus to relate their faith to the ideologies and politics of the times? David Koyzis’ book brings his valuable, nay, desperately needed, insights into this arena.‘

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

SEARCHING FOR LIFE SYMMETRY

Searching for life symmetry seems illusive. The quest for an ordered life. One that's balanced and controlled. And perhaps, never will be completely. But here are four pursuits that will help.

https://chiptudor.com/searching-for-l...

[Chip]

You may think writing comedy skits for church is about inspiration... the creative muse.

Not to downplay creativity, but writing comedy church skits also involves work. You'll find this is true of humor writing in general.

Click the link to read the full article: https://chiptudor.com/writing-comedy-...

[Chip]

WRITING COMEDY SKITS FOR CHURCH: A JOKE WRITING TECHNIQUE

You may think writing comedy skits for church is about inspiration... the creative muse.

Not to downplay creativity, but writing comedy church skits also involves work. You'll find this is true of humor writing in general.

Click the link to read the full article: https://chiptudor.com/writing-comedy-...

[Chip]

I've published 7 books and also publish a weekly blog. This week's blog post:

GOD'S LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

God's leadership training program for Moses fails every modern method. And yet, Moses is recognized as one of the Bible's most prominent leaders. Let's examine the training approach God used.

https://chiptudor.com/gods-leadership...

[Chip]

FUNNY WRITING

Funny writing is like performing magic. You intentionally lead the audience towards a certain assumption or conclusion and then switch to the unexpected. For you, the comedy writer, it means always looking at things from a different, humorous perspective. Always asking what if? Where’s the comedy? How can I make it funny?

For example:

Tomorrow morning I have to get on a plane to Chicago…I’d prefer to ride inside the plane, but really, have you seen ticket prices lately?

Work has been killing me lately because I’ve spent the last 3 weeks on the road…run over by 100 cars, 25 trucks, and picked on by 4 buzzards.

Click the link to read the full article.

https://chiptudor.com/three-tips-to-f...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

FOUR POSTURES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

How do you live a life that honors God? What the Bible calls righteousness. Psalm 1:1-2 provides four postures to guide you.

https://chiptudor.com/four-postures-o...

[Chip]

This week's blog post.

THREE REPLACEMENTS TO CHRISTIANITY

American society has grown increasingly secular over time. And slowly replaced traditional, Biblical truth with secular alternatives. Here are three of them.

https://chiptudor.com/three-replaceme...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE INCOMPARABLE GOD

There is no comparison to the one true God. Creator of the universe and all life. Author of the Bible. Father of Jesus Christ. And Savior of all who seek his salvation. Here's what separates him from all other gods.

https://chiptudor.com/the-incomparabl...

[Chip]

This week's blog post: WHEN DAVID FOUGHT GOLIATH

It's the ultimate underdog story. David, the young shepherd boy, slays the mighty Philistine warrior Goliath. Here are lessons from this popular Bible story.

https://chiptudor.com/when-david-foug...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

FINDING SOUL REST

Life can feel like a rat race. Scurrying along with all of humanity for our slice of cheese. Hectic and frantic to arrive. Unsure where and why. Tired. Haggard. And out of breath. When will we ever find soul rest?

https://chiptudor.com/finding-soul-rest/

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

WHEN JESUS CALMED THE STORM

When Jesus calmed the storm is found in Matthew 8:23-27. The disciples worried as Jesus slept peacefully in a raging storm. But he relieved their fears when he commanded it to stop. Here are some lessons the story teaches us.
https://chiptudor.com/when-jesus-calm...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

SODOM AND GOMORRAH LESSONS

Genesis 19 records God's destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah somewhere around 2,000 BC for their sinful wickedness. Here are lessons for us today.

https://chiptudor.com/sodom-and-gomor...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

THE DANGER OF ASSUMPTIONS

After God's promised land was distributed among Israel, the tribes of Rueben, Gad, and half-tribe of Manassah stopped on the way into their land and built a large alter. The other tribes assumed it was for worshipping other gods and prepared for war against them. Here are lessons from the story.

https://chiptudor.com/the-danger-of-a...

[Chip]

A special Easter blog post:

THE EASTER PROMISE

It's more than chocolate candy bunnies, Easter egg hunts, and Sunday church in dress up clothes. Easter presents a promise through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

https://chiptudor.com/the-easter-prom...

[Chip]

This week's blog post.

FAITH GOING THROUGH THE ROOF

When Jesus teaches a crowd of people in a home, four men bring him a paralyzed man on a mat. But they can't get through the crowd. So they cut a hole in the roof and let the man down inside. Here are lessons from the story.

https://chiptudor.com/faith-going-thr...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

BIBLICAL SIGNS OF A HARD HEART

The Bible describes a hard heart as one that rejects God's word and is blind to his truth. Isaiah 6:9-10 presents signs that indicate it.

https://chiptudor.com/biblical-signs-...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

A STUDY OF JOHN 1:1-14

A study of John 1:1-14 reveals the Word is preexistent and eternal, God's agent for creation and salvation, and the physical revelation of God as man.

https://chiptudor.com/a-study-of-john...

[Chip]

This week's blog post:

JEPHTHAH'S FOOLISH VOW

Jephthah's foolish vow is found in Judges 11:1-40. Impulsive, foolish words, said without thinking. And then followed by tragic actions. That's the story of Jephthah. Here's the vow he made, its consequences, and some lessons from it.

https://chiptudor.com/jephthahs-fooli...