Anything that makes us re-evaluate our life, re-think our priorities, or re-assess our choices must not be ignored. Whether it is a blessing or a tragedy that stops us in our tracks, we need to use the opportunity of that moment. For too long we meander along through life as though everything is fine and … Read more
God believes in You! We read the Bible and think: How can I learn all this? How can I do all this? How can I live this way? Too often we conclude: “I can’t.” But God believes in you. He believes in you so much that He was willing to sacrifice His Son for you, present the entire Bible … Read more
What does INSPIRATION mean? Our modern use of the word means to be stimulated, motivated or stirred in a strong emotional way. It usually refers to a person who, filled with strong feelings, is moved in a powerful way to accomplish something great. That is not what the Greek word, usually translated inspired, means. The … Read more
God Has A Plan For You, But It May Not Be What You Think. When people talk about God’s plan for their life, they are almost always talking about whether or not to marry a particular person, pursue an education, live in one city or another, become a musician or join a non-profit charitable organization. … Read more
Tired of Organized Religion? If you read Matthew 15 you will find that Jesus was frustrated with the religion of His day … not only pagan idolatry but also what was being practiced by God’s own people! What was the problem? Jesus asked, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your … Read more
Are You Seeking God with URGENCY? Of all our possible areas of procrastination, seeking God and His will cannot be one! The apostle Peter, on the certainty of Jesus’ return, writes: “Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; and consider that the long-suffering of our Lord is … Read more
When is “too busy” just TOO BUSY? You do not have time to study the Bible later. You do not have time to serve God later. Every day of life is given by God. It must be spent in His service! That is our purpose. Everything else in life is incidental and subordinate. Make the … Read more
Is the Bible relevant in the 21st century? Critics of the Bible question the relevance of a book as old as the Bible. “How can it offer real solutions in our complicated time?” I like to keep things simple. Consider one short, simple book in the New Testament: The Epistle (Letter) of James. For people … Read more
What if an apostle or an angel told me to…? “But even if we (apostles), or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you … let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:6-9). The authority of God does not reside in any human being – or angel! The rule of God is expressed in His word. … Read more
For many people being religious means to participate in rituals and ceremonies in an established religion. Often these are done without understanding their value or purpose. I will not defend the practices of 21st century religions. So many of them are busy with things no-where found in God’s word. Too many churches look, act and … Read more
