I would say the soul would be more than the engine. The soul would be like the computer system that coordinates everything, from the smog device to the fuel injection system to the brakes.

When we think of "taking Christ into the workplace" or "keeping Christ in the home," we are making our faith into a set of special acts. The "specialness" of such acts just underscores the point - that being a Christian, being Christ's isn't thought of as a normal part of life.

The Bible, of course, is not a theology book. It is certainly not a philosophy book. So we have to derive the meaning of terms from the context in use.

Every church needs to be able to answer two questions. First, what is our plan for making disciples? And second, does our plan work?

Fasting confirms our utter dependence upon God by finding in Him a source of sustenance beyond food.

When the light comes into a room, we do not have to say, "Now what are we going to do about the darkness?" It's gone!

When we pass through what we call death, we do not loose the world. Indeed, we see it for the first time as it really is.