by Neal Eckert | Sep 16, 2016 | Hypocrisy and Authenticity
I had a conversation with a friend who is a pastor last week. He shared about a friend who’s a Christian businessman who confided in him about something that has been getting under his skin for quite some time. He said, “I’m fed up with doing business with Christians....
by Neal Eckert | Sep 14, 2016 | Pride and Humility
“God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.” Matthew 5:5 The humble or meek often get bulldozed by the “strong.” Ironic thought that Jesus gives the crowds given that fact. In many cases, the wealthy, powerful and influential grab all...
by Neal Eckert | Sep 1, 2016 | The Real Jesus
Poetry really isn’t the craze it once was. Rhyming poetry is even less in vogue. Still, nonetheless, here’s a poem I recently wrote and a rhyming one at that. I think what draws me to poetry is how so much emotion and meaning can fit into such a small space. It’s like...
by Neal Eckert | Aug 22, 2016 | Heaven
“But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16 (NLT) I’ve lived in eight different towns, two countries, and have been homeless for a short time...
by Neal Eckert | Aug 21, 2016 | God's Love
Years ago on a summer afternoon, my younger brother played in a little league game. None of my siblings or parents remembers how well he played or how the team did. Even so, none of us will ever forget that day. The game ended and we went home and began eating a late...
