We tell ourselves and others that we really love and trust God, but we really love and trust ourselves more. ♦ There’s an intriguing story in the New Testament’s Book of Acts about a man named Cornelius who had a supernatural… Read More ›
The Church
So What’s a Christian Cult?
Cults are not necessarily what you might think? Christian cults are very alluring and attractive to the vulnerable masses. Who are these groups? Why do they prosper? What are the key characteristics that identify them? ♦ Many consider cults to be religious or semi-religious sects… Read More ›
Are Mormons Christians or Not?
Are Mormons considered Christians, or are they actually a cult? At the risk of being accused of Mormon-bashing, I believe it’s high time for both Christians and Mormons to get educated on the heresy that is the Mormon faith. ♦ There’s… Read More ›
Are You Driven by Competency or Desperation?
The Christian community is made up of many resource rich, capable and competent people. Unfortunately God wants people who are simply desperate for Him. ♦ There is a popular trend in the Christian church to “get involved” and “serve in the… Read More ›
Easter – The Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Christianity is nothing without Easter. It’s the historic event of all events. To varying degrees, the global human community pays homage to the supernatural incident of the resurrection of Christ after his death by crucifixion. For many, it’s still a… Read More ›
“Legendary” Prayer
We’re told to pray, in fact, to pray continually. God is in the details. Sometimes we don’t believe it. Never underestimate the power of what can happen to a city, region, or nation when people pray. ♦ There’s a group of… Read More ›
What’s So Great About the Great Commission?
“The Great Commission” is the directive Jesus gave to His disciples – and by extension, us – to go throughout the world a make Christian disciples. This has caused a lot of activity, anxiety, and guilt ever since. ♦ About 15… Read More ›
A Simple Gospel: Romans 1-3
The Biblical letter to the Romans, written by the Apostle Paul, makes a powerful presentation of the Christian Gospel and a case for the world’s need for God. And it merely takes faith, like that of a child. ♦ The Apostle… Read More ›
Maybe Marriage is for Everybody?
Many around the world believe that homosexuality is as natural as life itself and therefore should be accepted in all aspects of society, even celebrated. The marriage institution is the next pillar to fall, inevitably. Right? ♦ In Genesis 32… Read More ›
What About Other Religions?
The common criticism of Christianity today is that it’s so exclusive. The notion that Jesus is the “only way” is very offensive to some people’s sense of fairness. It just doesn’t seem very tolerant of other views and religions. ♦ The… Read More ›
You Just Never Know
You never know the impact your prayers and friendship can have over the course of a lifetime, sometimes well beyond what you can see or even imagine. Truth has a way of catching up with all of us. ♦ The small… Read More ›
It’s Never Too Late
Some people resist the spiritual tug of war all their lives. Some succumb, some hold out strong. Some come very late to the table. The Bible says some very clear things about this. While it might seem unfair, it is… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 