Dec 18, 2018 | Character of God, Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Truth & Theology
I am blessed to have many fond memories of Christmas. However, there was one thing I missed growing up: snow! During my younger years, my family lived in Las Vegas where it almost never snowed. Except…that one Christmas morning. My little brother and I ran outside,...
Nov 20, 2018 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Prayer, Thankfulness
“Give Thanks.” It’s such a small phrase, isn’t it? What circumstance prompts this phrase most often? What comes to mind for you? Perhaps family gathered together around a table to say grace…or maybe a Thanksgiving tradition where each person takes a turn to share...
Oct 23, 2018 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Evangelism
In our wealth- and power-driven culture, we all know the “big names” out there. Our news and entertainment industries provide a never-ending stream of the latest triumphs, tragedies and gossip. Whether it’s popular athletes, actors, or successful...
Sep 28, 2018 | Character of God, Eternity & Heaven & Hell
You and I were created for Heaven, our eternal home. Twenty years ago – almost to the day – I was baptized. On that day, October 4, 1998, I publicly announced that I had received God’s glorious gift of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ, my Lord...
Apr 1, 2018 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Perseverance
I love the beauty of God’s Word. It’s precision, order, and purpose. God sees everything and is orchestrating events within human history and our individual lives – all for His great glory. In Genesis 21:18, after Hagar and Ishmael are cast into the...
Mar 27, 2018 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Evil & Satan & Sin, Sacrifice
Why Did Jesus Die? Simply put: because without Him, we are dead. This message was foreshadowed in the Old Testament when Isaac, the child of promise, was called out by God from the dead. (That is, from the deadness of Sarah’s womb.) In the same way, we also...
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