It is both an asset and a curse to generations today that we are more stubborn than others, never wanting to back down from that which we believe. And when it comes to doctrinal issues, this stubbornness comes in handy, as the winds of “spiritualism” are as common as the Marlin’s losing record (Eph. 4:14). …

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift from God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) That’s a pretty intense verse. If we were to take the time to go through the nuances of that verse, the context surrounding it, and the history of Paul’s relationship with the …

Questions like these usually don’t phase people in the secular world; in many cultures and in many individual viewpoints, killing is necessary during certain circumstances, whereas murder is unacceptable nearly every time. But the sticky side of that issue comes in how the individual defines the specific events that led to such an act in …

A recurring theme in the psalms is that of the saint looking to God for all his needs and security, mostly from external forces but also from within. Deliverance and safety come up often, and are repeated not just by the psalmists, but also by Christians today. Yet how often do we find ourselves uttering …

Many people have asked me, “Abraham’s Servant, how should I pray?” It may seem weird to ask such things of me, as I am just a servant of my master Abraham, the patriarch of all the people of God, and to that I would agree. His family stretches throughout time, and one of His ancestors, …

Nelson Cruz’s missed catch at the wall. Neftali Feliz’s fastball in the bottom of the ninth. Bringing in Scott Feldman to pitch the 10th inning instead of leaving in Feliz. No matter which way you slice it, game six of the world series last thursday night will be remembered as one for the ages, with …

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are two of the biggest movie stars on the planet. With numerous movies to their name each, their net worth is easily in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But while I wouldn’t commend every life decision that they’ve ever made, what is especially interesting is their perspective on marriage. …

I saw you there yesterday. You were the one who came in about ten minutes before services started, shook a few hands, said “Hi” to the older lady at the back, then sat in your pew five rows from the front. You sang the songs exactly like the song leader wanted, with all your spirit, …

It is a glorious picture. The Apostles standing on the temple steps at Pentecost and proclaiming the Word of God, at which 3,000 respond. Not long after, 2,000 more come at Peter’s second great sermon, bringing the total number of Christians to an impressive total of about 5,000 in Jerusalem. The Church is growing, everyone …

In the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that there are a few topics that I don’t feel entirely comfortable/qualified to talk about. Nuclear thermodynamics? Not a clue. Quantum mechanics? Nope. Child raising? Talk to me in about 1,000 years, but probably still no. That being said, there are a few things that …