Our human existence can be summed up in a few simple truths. We are made in the image of God. We have reasoning abilities far beyond any other creature on the planet. And unlike animals, we can make choices that shape our future. Every day, we make countless decisions—what time to get up, when and what to eat, which activities …
Remembering Your Past
Our culture is filled with ideas about how to succeed in life. We set goals, make plans, seek inspiration, and practice visualization—all in an effort to convince ourselves that we can make an uncertain future certain. Yet, deep down, we know that the future is anything but fixed. In living this way, are we, like Adam and Eve, trying to …
Beyond Israel: Jesus, Our Hope
There’s no denying it—many Christians today are fascinated by “end times” discussions. Conversations about prophecy, signs of the times, and Israel’s role in it all seem to pop up everywhere. Israel, often called “God’s chosen people,” holds a unique place in these conversations. But what does it really mean to be “chosen”? Why did God choose Israel in the first …
Preaching the Gospel
Christianity is the most unique faith in all of history. The God of the Bible, unlike every other deity, has taken on the mission of rescuing humanity from the grip of evil. Virtually all other deities stand at a distance, demanding that people perform acts of worship or allegiance to appease their wrath and earn favor. But our God—Yahweh—offered his …
Hope: The True Comfort
In Western culture, comfort has almost become a national pastime. Thanks to advancements in industry and technology, we enjoy effortless transportation, abundant food, and endless recreational pursuits. In many ways, life in the developed world seems devoted to the pursuit of greater ease—but are these comforts truly beneficial? Or could they be quiet distractions, subtly pulling us away from the …
Wolves. Sheep. Fruit.
In an age of online platforms and countless ministries claiming to speak for God, how can we discern truth from deception? With so many voices—preachers, teachers, prophets, pastors, and more—often offering conflicting interpretations of Scripture, the question becomes critical: whom do we follow, and whom do we avoid? To navigate this complex landscape, we turn to the timeless wisdom of …
An Ace Up Your Sleeve
The phrase “an ace up your sleeve” is an idiom that implies a secret advantage one holds, ready to be used at just the right time. As we become more familiar with the Bible, we learn to recognize the hidden “aces” that godly men and women relied upon—advantages that gave them strength in their service to the Lord. In this …
A Lovely Church
The Church belongs to Jesus, and with great determination, he is working to restore it as one unified body under one head—himself. However, in its current state, the Church is divided and, consequently, weak. Clearly, this is not what God intended. In this teaching, “A Lovely Church,” we will explore what the Body of Christ so desperately needs: the love …
The Path to Restoration
I trust that we all take to heart Franco’s article, The Dangerous Drift. It is a sobering message, one that should prompt each of us to engage in a more diligent self-examination of our spiritual health. Our “righteousness in Christ” through salvation does not make us immune to sin, which at its core, is a desire to live according to …
The Marriage Covenant
I believe that the foundational relationship of humanity is marriage. Every other human relationship — friendship, partnership, parenting, or neighborliness — can be observed and mastered within the marriage covenant. It is the first human relationship established in God’s Word in the Garden of Eden. It is also the model covenant God used to invite Israel to become His chosen …