Paul teaches us that “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” And of course, I’ve always believed that the “word” he was referring to was the Bible. But then the Lord showed me that at the time of his writing, most of the New Testament was not yet Continue Reading
Narrow Gate
Luke 13: 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the Master of the Continue Reading
(2024-02-07) The Law and Recidivism
(Only Jesus Can Bring Us to Acquittal and Rehabilitation) The Law of Moses has no power to rehabilitate or acquit. It can only accuse and judge. Take a look at our penal system in the U.S. today. Most people who get released from prison are destined to return, because, like Continue Reading
The Empty Church
Whenever there is even the hint of a snow storm expected on a Sunday morning here in the Northeastern part of the U.S., many people (myself included, all too often) decide that it’s too dangerous to brave the storms and so the churches remain mostly empty. I’m wondering why we Continue Reading
The Insightful and the Bold
In John chapter 21 Jesus appears to on the shore of the Sea of Tiberias. At first no one recognizes Him, but after a sequence of events, John announces to all that the man on the shore is indeed Jesus. After which, Peter, having heard this revelation from John, jumps Continue Reading