Recently I have heard believers say things like, “It feels like people are turning against christians. We are under attack.” I don’t know how accurate this is, but Jesus did say we would be hated because of our relation to Him. We…
Labor for the advancement of the Kingdom? Yes. Work as unto the Lord? Yes. Engage the culture and stand for biblical righteousness and justice? Absolutely. However, there comes a point where you need to come off the battle field, rest, recuperate, a…
I'm not talking about the fascinating series produced by Dallas Jenkins and his amazing cast. I'm talking about those who have said "Yes" to Jesus' invitation to, "Come, follow Me." So I may or may not be talking to you. This is the passage that Go…
We call it, "The Last Supper," and Jesus was teaching some of his most important lessons. It was like water bursting out of a fire hydrant. He knew there was much more to be said, but it was too much for them. "However, when He, the Spirit of truth…
Jesus gave himself to: 1) redeem (buy back) us from all wickedness and to 2) purify for himself a people that are his very own, and are 3) eager to do what is good. Purity and a desire to do what is right and good are natural outcomes because He ha…
Grace is not a "Get Out of Sin Free" card. Nor is it "Sloppy Agape." It is a force, and it is powerful. Years ago, I developed a working definition after an exhaustive study. Grace is God's power, strength, ability, authority, and favor to do what …
Some days it feels like a David and Goliath scenario. I'm David, and the darkness in the world is the enemy, Goliath. Maybe I've killed a bear or lion in my day, but Goliath? He's too big, too much, too overwhelming. Then I hear God say in a still s…
Scholars estimate that Jeremiah was likely a young man, somewhere between 17-25 years old at the time of his call. I was 19 when I knew God called me to be a pastor. God had a plan for Jeremiah and me before we were formed in the womb. It is appare…
What would you do if you were brought before a court of law and mandated not to pray out loud or even utter the name of Jesus in public? It’s happening all over the world at this very moment. Decisions need to be made now in the event this co…
Do not miss this truth: we are in a spiritual battle. It’s easy to be distracted by the noise, chatter, and events of this world that vie for our attention. However, the real battle is spiritual, and the stakes are eternal. The battlefield is…
