Is it possible to find peace in our lifetime? Between police shootings, riots, racism, politics, shootings, and acts of terrorism peace seems to be just an illusion. Is peace a grandiose dream or something to be grasped? Over the last six months, there has been so much turmoil. Since June, hardly a week has gone by when there has not …
What Does The Bible Say About Refugees
Over the last week there has been a flurry of debate over the refugee problem. Christians and politicians spoke out on both sides of the issue. Because of this, more attention is being given to the topic of refugees than it has been given in a long time. On Friday, I ran across a Facebook post where a middle-eastern man …
How Should We Pray For Paris, ISIS and The World?
Our hearts and prayers go out to all families and people in Paris and Kenya. Last weeks attacks were atrocious and unconscionable. These attacks have caused many to think and respond in different ways. All are praying for Paris and Kenya. But with that, many Christians have been perplexed at what their response should be. Should we pray for our …
How To Become a Follower of Christ
Becoming a follower of Christ is the most important thing that you can do. Maybe you have been thinking about it for a while and you are ready to say yes, but you do not know how. Becoming a follower of Christ is not complicated as some might think. It simply entails 2 things, repenting from your sins and believing …
To Anyone Who Has Had An Abortion
Since Roe vs. Wade in 1973, over 50 million babies have been aborted. More children have been aborted than all of the casualties of war combined. Many lives and families are forever changed because of these decisions. What will be your response? This is the first of several posts on this subject. As I was praying and preparing to share, …
36 Ways To Describe Your Identity In Christ
Have you ever struggled with your identity? Many people find their identity in athletics, things, friends, celebrities, hobbies, sexuality and more. As Christians our identity should be defined by who Christ says we are. Recently I was studying to speak on the topic of our identity in Christ and compiled a list of who God says we are in Christ. …
3 Ways To Reflect Our Thanks
We often think that “Thanks” is a word that we say when we are grateful for something. But could it be that there is more to thanking than just saying the word? Over the years I have thanked a lot of people, basically everyone in my life. And mostly I thank God for His many blessings on my life. A …