jimtenderoOct 24, 20225 minWhy do bad things happen to good people?That question was posed to me by my son, Tyler and a group of his high school friends twenty years ago following the death of a fellow...
jimtenderoOct 17, 20224 minDo You Actually Have Enemies? Frankly, I can't think of single person who I believe is my enemy, someone who hates me personally, wishes me harm, or would hurt me if...
jimtenderoOct 10, 20224 minChanging Sides (The Story of Salvation and Santification)A few years ago I met with a gifted athlete and student, not yet a believer. He was raised in the church, so he knows the storyline, but...
jimtenderoOct 3, 20223 min"Repentless Christianity"Thirty years ago when Billy Graham was still alive and leading evangelistic meetings, I can't remember an "alter call" that wasn't...
jimtenderoSep 26, 20223 minHow Should Christians Fight the "School Board Wars"?When schools were locked down during Covid and parents had to help their kids with online classes, many parents were shocked! Some were...
jimtenderoSep 19, 20224 minWhat Does the Bible Teach Us About Sunday (Sabbath) Observance?I often get asked what I believe about Sunday, or Sabbath observance. So let’s start with making a clear distinction between the Sabbath...
jimtenderoSep 12, 20223 min"Avodah" As Unto the LordThe Hebrew word “Avodah” in ancient Hebrew has three meanings that should shake up every Christian. It can mean “work,” “worship”, or...
jimtenderoSep 5, 20223 minShould You Die, Have You Left Instructions to the Guardians of Your Children?Almost every parent I know has made a legal decision about who the guardians of their children will be, if both of them die. Here’s my...
jimtenderoAug 29, 20222 min22 Important Questions Every Wife Should Ask About Estate Planning and RetirementIt still surprises me how often good, Christian, married men die unexpectedly, and their wives have to scramble desperately to figure out...