My value is not in who I am

I recently read of a person who was struggling with how he would "respond" or as any self respecting American man would never say, how he felt, when someone questioned whether he was right.  Yes, he knows this is an issue of pride.  But the problem … [Continue reading]

Satan or not?

So today I read an article about how the Church of England will no longer be asking parents to repent of sin and reject the devil.  Also today I read an article about how a satanic group are working to put a 7 foot monument to Satan in the Oklahoma … [Continue reading]

God calls us to a Selfless life

Less than six hours after giving an emphatic plea to the church, that part of the very definition of being a follower of Christ is to be selfless, I found myself hearing what I thought were very selfish words I almost did not believe.   Actually I … [Continue reading]

God is Just

Many times people question is God a moral monster for his judgments on humanity. A good example here is how God dealt with the Jews in the book of Jeremiah. They were entering into judgment and most bible students could tell you that is because they … [Continue reading]

God is Personal

Most of the people I know who have wanted to argue against the existence of God (or against His goodness) have wanted to make the argument external, non-personal.  But God is personal and our need for Him is personal, our sin is personal.  So when we … [Continue reading]

Christmas thoughts

Christmas is about Christ Claims that Christmas finds its roots in a Roman or Pagan holiday are a manipulation of the truth.  It is true that Constantine sought to replace a Roman Holiday with the celebration of the Birth of Christ with little … [Continue reading]

What are you looking for? -Jeremiah 6:16

Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls.  But they said, 'We will not walk in it.' - What about you? I encourage you to read this post by my wife.  It … [Continue reading]

Mission Volunteer Opportunity

The goal this summer is to spread the gospel in the Rough River area.  The targets can be either those who are camping in the area or the local residents.  The plan is to partner weekly with local churches to pray, engage the people, host events, and … [Continue reading]

Doubt is a choice.

I am seeing in my life and the lives of other believers that when we are tempted and when we fail, those moments are not moments where we doubt that God is real or powerful.  Those moments are moments when we choose to believe that we know what is … [Continue reading]

God is good, so what about Jesus?

And as He was setting out on His journey, a man ran up and knelt before Him and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"  And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good?  No one is good except God alone.  You know the … [Continue reading]