The gospel in me and through me!
If I’ve seen one 2020 meme, I’ve seen a hundred. Each one of them tries to communicate in picture just how bad this year has been. Then I see frequent statements saying, “2020 can’t end fast enough,” as though a … Read More
Prayer is hard work. It requires discipline, focus, and humility. I am challenged with this spiritual endeavor each and every day. E.M. Bounds makes this observation in his book, Power Through Prayer, “Spiritual work is taxing work, and men are loath to do it. … Read More
Humans are instinctively good at people-pleasing. From the time we are born, we begin to learn what irritates and pleases people, and throughout our lives, we make decisions based on how we can avoid conflict and earn people’s favor. The … Read More
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday for His last Passover week, His eyes were firmly fixed on the cross. He knew the purpose for which He came to earth was to die for the sins of humanity. It is … Read More
In Matthew 24, Jesus predicted His return in power and great glory. Then He emphasized the importance of being ready given the fact that no one knows the day or the hour of His return. But the importance of being … Read More
What does it mean to make every moment count? We hear this cliche used frequently in the world of advertisement, sports, politics or in motivational speeches. The purpose for which this phrase is used is often meant to invoke some … Read More
Being ready for the Lord’s return isn’t merely about watching the sky. It’s also about making the most of the time. Christians have often been guilty of acting like the world and ignoring the soon return of Christ such that … Read More
Many people look at missionaries as super-Christians, something to which they could never attain, no matter how hard they tried. We think of our local ministry as bland and boring compared to the exotic life of a missionary serving overseas, … Read More
Biblical prophecy is a very popular topic in our world, especially in the days of COVID. I, and others I have talked, to have voiced the expectation of Christ’s possible soon return. But what’s the point of biblical prophecy? Some … Read More
When you think of pride or hypocrisy, what do you think of first? For those of us who have grown up in church, attending Sunday school or listening to the occasional sermon about such topics, the Pharisee was the prime … Read More