Freedom on the Inside

Posted by Jeff Olson on September 15, 2011

I recently learned of a new study bible titled Freedom on the Inside. It’s been developed in conjunction with Prison Fellowship, a Christ-based ministry that reaches out to prisoners and their families.

I love the title. Anything that reminds me of freedom is a winner... Read More

What Occupies You?

Posted by Jeff Olson on August 4, 2011

To illustrate the truth of Ephesians 5:18, Evangelist DL Moody once held up an empty glass and asked an audience, “Tell me. How can I get the air out of the glass I have in my hand?” One man said, “Suck it out with a pump.” But Moody replied, “That would create a vacuum... Read More

Freedom from Sacrifice

Posted by Jeff Olson on July 2, 2010

As another July 4th approaches, I’m reminded of the costly sacrifices that bought unprecedented levels of freedom we currently enjoy in the United States of America.
Freedom always comes at a cost. Freedom from goverment tyranny cost many fine men and women their lives. Freedom from... Read More

Do you want to get well?

Posted by Jeff Olson on July 20, 2009

Early in his ministry, Jesus ran across a man who had been handicapped for thirty-eight years. After spotting him lying near a pool in Jerusalem, Jesus approached him and asked, ”Would you like to get well?” (John 5:6).

At first, that sounds like a strange question. Of... Read More