Music is a powerful form of communication. By combining the right melody with the right harmonies and rhythm, a simple poem can be transformed into an unforgettable expression of deep emotional thought. It is no wonder then why God asks us to sing songs to Him in worship. Songs have become one of the primary ways messages are conveyed in today’s culture.…

For the last several years, the President of the United States has made proclamations observing the “Transgender Day of Visibility” on March 31. This has largely gone unnoticed by many until this year when it fell on Easter. Given that Easter is a long-standing tradition for believers in Christ to recognize the miracle the Resurrection, this caused many to criticize the White…

Are you a good person? Many people would quickly answer, “Of course! I do lots of good.” But, by what standard could someone say if they are? For Christians, the standard is God. Jesus proclaimed in Luke 18:19, “No one is good but One, that is, God.” If God is the standard, then I don’t even come close. Since we have God…

“It’s time for your annual checkup!” This sentence may cause a sudden sense of dread in many of us. But as much as we might hate going to the doctor, visiting once a year can help you stay healthy and uncover potential health risks. One of the things the doctor will do is get out his stethoscope, listen to the rhythm of…

There are few moments in the life of a Christian that compare to the feeling that comes at the moment of salvation. You have finally given in to the call to repentance (Acts 2:38) and put on Christ in baptism (Gal. 3:27), washing away all the guilt of sin (Acts 22:16). That feeling, however, can easily fade away if you were not…

We see a lot of change in our lifetimes. It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were waiting hours for a five minute video to download on dial-up internet. Now, we can stream 8K ultra-high-definition video instantly. The changes get even more extreme when we talk about our culture and religion. The public’s view of long-held Christian values has totally shifted…

In Leviticus 26:3-4, the Lord says, “If you walk in my statutes and keep My commandments, and perform them, then I will give you rain in its season, the land shall yield its produce, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.” The word ‘if’ is a powerful word. With it, God made a conditional covenant with the children of…