Author: Greg Wiens

After what seems to be a lifetime of studying people, I am only now beginning to appreciate how different we all are. I used to hear people say, “Aren’t you glad the whole world isn’t like you?”, and deep in my mind, I would think, “That wouldn’t be too bad!” Okay, maybe I was a little arrogant,…

For the last two weeks, I have been thinking about how to grow closer to God in my walk with him. I have thought about learning to change behaviors or habits which impeded my walk with Christ. Then I wrote how easy it is to think we are more spiritual because we do or don’t do certain…

Last week I thought about how I’ve tried to establish healthy changes in my life. Obviously, I succeed and fail because it is not a mechanical process. In fact, I have noticed that when I make lifestyle changes, there is a little danger lurking behind these healthy changes.  Because I believe these habits will make…

Have you ever tried to lose weight, change a habit, think differently, start exercising, or any other mental or physical habit? I have with a lot of successes and failures. I have struggled to keep my weight within a reasonable range since I was 18. During the first three months of my freshman year of…

I am experiencing a growing discomfort as I hear the Good News presented today. Before you label me a heretic in what you read below, please read John 1.1-17, 3 & 15, Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 3, Galatians 2 & 5, Ephesians 2 & 3, and Colossians 2 & 3. As you read these passages, ask…

Recently I talked with a pastor about potential life-changing decisions, and she said that one option would be very difficult, so she seemed to pass by this one and discuss the easier options. I interrupted and said, just because it won’t be easy doesn’t make it wrong. I suggested that possibly the most difficult option…

Mary Kay and I are reading through the gospel of John for our small group soul training. The intent is to read it through an easy translation (The Message) to gain an overall sense of Jesus’ ministry from this Gospel. We aren’t through, but one thing that I realized so far is how Jesus seldom handled conflict…

Let me first say I love listening and worshiping to music. I am moved to tears at times through worship songs. Recently several songs by Cody Carnes, Run to the Father and Christ be Magnified have significantly drawn me into our Lord’s presence. I often listen to songs like this over and over. At times I listen to…

Have you ever thought about the difference between wisdom and truth? Wisdom is surely built on the foundation of truth, but I have shared a lot of truth that wasn’t wise. So what is the difference between truth and wisdom? Philosophers have struggled for millennia defining truth. When Jesus responded to Pilate, “You are right in saying I…