Michael Parham

Where We Belong

“OK. It’s time to turn off the TV, Xbox, and other gadgets. Leave your smart phone and iPod/iPad in your…

12 years ago

The Love of God

As I was reading one of my favorite authors this morning, George MacDonald, I came across this incredible passage: (more…)

12 years ago

The Bible, a Revelation

In responding to some questions of a friend this week, I had to think carefully about the Bible. I set…

12 years ago

Let’s Celebrate!

Laughter. Food. Fellowship. Music, dancing, clapping. Shouting! Rejoicing and Celebrating. These are all things that God loves. Sounds like a…

13 years ago

Childlike

Do you remember when your child would hear your voice and turn to you with a smile? When you would…

13 years ago

Variety With Unity

Baptist, Presbyterian, Holiness, Catholic, Pentecostal, Methodist, Amish, Episcopal, Lutheran, Quaker, Anglican. Orthodox and Charismatic. Can’t we all just get along?…

13 years ago

Want to Go to Heaven When You Die?

Have you ever been approached by a guy in a trench coat with a selection of watches up his arm?…

13 years ago

A Lifestyle of Thanks

It has been said that the worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody…

13 years ago

My Father, My God

Imagine yourself a disciple of Jesus Christ. Reared in a culture centered around a long history and belief in its…

13 years ago

Comfortable? Pity.

Have you been in your church a number of years? Or at least that kind of church? Perhaps you grew…

13 years ago

Be Perfect! No, really; be perfect!

Jesus Christ said, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48, NASB) Bumper stickers…

13 years ago

In Defense of Growth

Churches tend to identify themselves by doctrine. Some church names clearly show this: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and on and on.…

13 years ago

So, What Did He Say?

I have written about the polarization that occurs when someone professes to hear from God. I suggested there are at…

13 years ago

Apprenticed!

Merriam-Webster.com gives this definition: APPRENTICE 1. a : one bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period with…

13 years ago

Destructive Desire

When children are small, grandparents love to hold the little hands and converse mindlessly while slowly walking, almost oblivious to…

13 years ago

Ignorance Is Bliss

I’ve been involved in many religious discussions over the years. Sometimes I’ve started them. Just to prove a point or…

13 years ago