Have you heard this adage? “Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.” A powerful statement. It means that sometimes we get what...

The first four books in the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—detail the life and ministry of Jesus. Of the 89 chapters that...

For many years I was puzzled by Paul’s instruction in 1 Thess 5:17. He writes, “Pray without ceasing.” My inner dialogue went something...

God’s truth is all around us. Even unbelievers confess this truth. They might not be aware that they confess God’s truth, but they do....

I was tremendously encouraged by our gathering last Sunday. We sang, heard testimonies, heard Pastor Jesse proclaim the gospel, visited,...

Growing up in Florida, my family had a pool. Every summer, me, my brother, friends, and family would swim in it. As with most pools, our...

God’s truth is all around us. His grace, mercy, and kindness confront us every second of every day. As the hymn “This Is Our Father’s...

If you read the KJV (or a NKJV), you might notice that Matt 6:13 ends with this statement: “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and...

Praying is hard. I struggle with prayer often—like every day. I especially struggle praying out loud or quietly in my mind for long...

I ran across a powerful quote this week that I’d like to share with you. Abigail Dodd— a Christian, wife, mom, and theologian—writes this...

Two weeks ago, I addressed the topic of God’s sovereignty in relation to the current state of our country. I’d like to extend that...

Christians sometimes speak “Christianese.” Christianese is Christian jargon. There are lots of examples of Christianese. One of my...