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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned,... Continue Reading →
WASH (Your hands) Handwashing has been part of personal hygiene and religious rituals around the world for millennia. Bathing and cleansing are mentioned as early as in the book of Genesis and graphic evidence of handwashing has appeared in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. "Wash your hands!" How many of you remember mom or dad telling you... Continue Reading →
Yes, of course, this post was inspired by the current coronavirus pandemic. Besides the hundreds of memes, videos, articles, and reports that have and will continue to surface on this topic, you can rest assured that many more blog posts and even sermons will also. So, with that in mind, what do you think the... Continue Reading →
If you are a regular on social media or follow the news, chances are you've come across a supposedly true story. Not that it's totally unbelievable, it's actually quite relatable, but with people's obsession about going viral these days, sometimes it's hard to tell whether a narrative is true or not. The story is about... Continue Reading →
Some Christians will beg to differ with the above statement. They will argue that there are people who will always get offended and accuse us of being unkind when presented with biblical truth. And since truth should not be silenced, they will insist that we ought to declare it regardless of the responses or... Continue Reading →
