Fruits and nuts are an essential part of a balanced diet because of their high nutrient profiles. When packaged and sold together, they serve as a healthy alternative to the most common junk-food snacks. As comical as it may sound, it is unfortunate that the universal church (body of Christ) is also packed with fruits... Continue Reading →
I can only imagine the mixed reactions within the crowd as Jesus began to preach this "new" message which seemed to be in conflict with those of the other teachers (of the law). Here is an excerpt from that well known discourse titled "Sermon on the Mount," which is recorded in the book of Matthew,... Continue Reading →
OK, I know exactly what your first reaction was when you read this. I too would raise my eyebrows or frown if I saw an article/blog post with that title, especially if I knew it was written by a professed Christian who is also a Minister of the Gospel. Did it catch your attention? If... Continue Reading →
We all have faith, whether in something or in someone. Even non-believers (including atheists) live exercising faith on a daily basis. Some refer to it as positive anticipation, confidence, optimism, or even calculated expectation. The dictionary defines faith as "complete trust in something or someone" and "strong belief in God...based on spiritual apprehension rather than... Continue Reading →
of·fend·ed /əˈfendəd/ (adjective) resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult. hurt /hərt/ (verb) to cause bodily or mental pain or distress. . . Over and over again we see news segments, social media posts, and articles that accuse anyone who opposes or even disagrees with the liberal agenda of being... Continue Reading →
Most likely you or someone you know has occasionally used these two words in a conversation, "THEY say...". I hear them frequently in our home and I would be lying if I said that I've never used them myself, but cross my heart, my better half beats me to it. Like with most people, when... Continue Reading →
If you are truly concerned about COVID-19 and/or live in a region where face masks are required, I am sure that by now you own and wear one when in public. Within a few weeks, the company I work for gave out 5 different kinds of masks. All in an effort to help people stay... Continue Reading →
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves." - John 6:26 Unfortunately, the faith that many proclaim to have in Jesus is limited, obscured, and misguided due to their lack of spiritual discipline. That is why... Continue Reading →
Perhaps you think that a Believer and a Christian are the same things, many do. However, after you finish reading this post, I challenge you to take another minute to ponder on the title's question again. Your honest response will make a difference between relativism and absolutism, deception and genuineness, hypocrisy and sincerity, and even... Continue Reading →
Are you familiar with the game show Wheel of Fortune? Have you ever wished you could be a contestant spinning the wheel? Unknowingly, many of us actually live a Wheel of Fortune kind of life when it comes to our struggles, weaknesses, or lack of commitment. Let me explain. Since the beginning, man has been... Continue Reading →
