Can I be honest with you? This has been one of the hardest years in my entire life. Maybe you can relate, and I’ll elaborate in a minute. It’s even been difficult for my wife and I to get into the Christmas spirit this season, and yet we know that doesn’t change the truth about […]
The human mind is powerful and God intended for us to use it for His purposes. But in our high tech, instant everything, ADHD, IPhone society, we’re often too busy, distracted, and self-discipline is either fleeting or resisted. If this is the case, our spiritual lives are out of balance. Remember: No discipline, no discipleship. […]
The final week of Jesus’ life and ministry on earth began with celebration, jubilation, and triumph. But it wouldn’t last – because it was not what the people expected. The crowd shouting “Hosanna!” would cry out, “Crucify Him” just five days later. They must have believed that Jesus came to assert His royal authority and […]
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, we will love His Word and pursue a deeper walk with Jesus Christ – the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Faith comes by hearing, reading, and studying the Bible. Sound teaching is critical to the Christian life and worldview, and we must not only see […]
Just for a few minutes, let’s set aside debates and arguments about things like politics, gender, abortion, evolution, same-sex marriage, and religious freedom – to name a few. What really matters? Everything in life hinges on whether or not Jesus is God. Think about it. We know He existed historically – but what’s the final […]
Just a week ago I was in the hospital after having a procedure on my heart and guess what? Here I am, thank God! But not everybody makes it through surgery. In fact, not everybody makes it home from work. It brings up the question of the ages: What happens to us after we die? […]
Historical, prophetic, and archaeological evidence confirms the resurrection of Jesus Christ – and it has absolutely nothing to do with the Easter bunny, chocolate or pastels! The Case for Christ movie came out last year based on the outstanding bests-selling book by author and former atheist, Lee Strobel. He was a Chicago Tribune journalist who set […]
Does God even care about sports? Did He cause the Philadelphia Eagles to win the Super Bowl? Aren’t there Christians on practically every NFL team? Maybe you missed it. In modern David and Goliath fashion, the Philadelphia Eagles overcame Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, and during the Lombardi Trophy […]
Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also […]
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. I also say […]