Our world has totally changed the meaning of what it means to believe in Jesus. What is widely believed is that when I simply say a “sinner’s prayer,” I have become a child of Christ. Those who teach that also believe that when one says that prayer he can never be lost again. How does the Bible use the word “faith”? How…

At some point, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Where am I going?” Many of us have faced this question when looking at our lives. Our lives are full of big decisions and many of us have doubts about the directions we’ve taken. We need to be concerned with the paths we take. However, if we focus on “how” we walk, the “where” will…

Images from space have continued to wow from various exploration probes and the new telescope. These new images come with new discoveries about God’s creation. One such discovery involves the planet Pluto. In 2006, the space probe New Horizons was launched with the primary mission of observing Pluto. It arrived in 2015 and sent back remarkable photos of Pluto and its moons.…

Unity in messaging matters. If you look at statements or press releases from any political party, you will notice that they always have a unified message. Great amounts of time and money are spent in getting their message right and making sure everyone is on board. A unified message drives policy and can even win elections. As Christians, we also need to…

There were several times in Paul’s letters that he had to defend his apostleship and authenticity. On one such occasion he wrote, “For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ” (Gal. 1:10). This raises a…

Has your spirit ever churned within you?  You know what I mean, right?  You see something or hear something that really bothers you, and you can almost feel your stomach and/or your chest just start to twist.  Your body is reacting physically to something that is trying your spirit.  Two Bible characters experienced something like that.  Consider what we can learn from…

There were several times in Paul’s letters that he had to defend his apostleship and authenticity. On one such occasion he wrote, “For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ” (Gal. 1:10). This raises a…

You’ve probably seen this scene in a movie. After many hours of questioning, an interrogation officer moves a light directly into his suspect’s eyes. He slams the table and shouts, “Admit it!” The suspect breaks down and pours his heart out. The police get their man, and it’s a job well done. Admitting guilt is not easy. We will go to great…