Easter is now behind us, but the meaning and memory of what happened will always be with us! Adam’s sin separated us from God, yet in God’s goodness and love for us, He restored us through giving up His one and only Son! Easter has never been about colorful Easter eggs. It’s always been about hope, renewal, and the triumph …
Hell Bound
Delving deeply into the description of Hell will undoubtedly discourage anyone from wanting to experience it. Unfortunately, all too often, people believe that Hell is only a place for bad people and fail to consider its reality. Though Hell may house a lot of bad people, the key factor determining one’s presence there isn’t inherent evil. Instead, people end up …
Throne to a Manger
What is the true meaning of Christmas? What lies at the heart of this great holiday? Trees decorated, wreaths on doors, pretty lights, presents wrapped in silver and gold, good food, festive music and time with family. It’s a fairytale picture! But what’s the real purpose? Have we overlooked the profound blessing of Christmas and what unfolded to spare us …
Unfit for the Garden
Have you ever met a guy who seems to have it all together? A guy walking around quoting scripture, constantly saying things like “God is good!” Someone who makes it clear that they are on a ‘special assignment’ from God? And, because of that, nothing has gone wrong in their life, as if they’re an angel on earth living out …
Christmas & Life Jackets
If I conducted a poll with each of you and asked two questions, I’m confident that our responses would all be similar. Here are the two questions: have you ever sinned and are you comfortable sharing your faith with others? These two questions stuck in my mind this week as I flew to Texas to see my family. Why is …
The Greatest Work To Which We’ve Been Entrusted
There will come a day when we all stand before God and will be judged according to our work. Assuming that each of you have been saved by the Work of Jesus, completed on the cross, you’ll find yourself in God’s presence at the glorious gates of heaven. This location is known as the Judgement Seat of Christ (or Bema …
Faith Only
We all would love, one day, to get to Heaven and hear God say, “Good job, my faithful one.” So how does that happen? What do we need to do to hear those words? Abraham is a prime example of faith and deeds working in their proper order! Only by faith can we get to Heaven, not by works; the …
Registered Letters
It is Saturday morning, and there’s a knock on the front door. You think, ‘Who could this be so early?’ You open the door, and as you do, you’re immediately blinded as the light pours into your house. As your eyes adjust to the morning glow, you scribble your name and the courier hands you a registered letter. Your name …
Honoring Our Heroes: A Veterans Day Tribute
This day is not just a date on the calendar; it represents an opportunity for all of us to come together and express our deep gratitude to those who have served in the armed forces. It is both an honor and a privilege to take a moment to reflect on the dedication, sacrifice, and resilience of our nation’s veterans. At …
Training Your Lifeguards
Several years ago, I went to a public swimming pool with my neighbors. As I sat beside the pool, I pondered how the pool is much like our life! People young and old lined up outside the gate to gain access to the laughter and joy inside the gates. Some of the younger ones were given life jackets while the …