I often hear church people say, “the Lord is good.” It’s a popular religious cliché. But how do you know He is good? Is it merely because the Bible says He is? Is it just because others told you so? What is your personal testimony as …
When we accept Christ as our Savior, we receive everything we need to live a godly life in Christ. “His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness….” (2 Peter 1:3, NASB). Note that we have received not some things but everything …
When someone seeks a local church to unite with, he should seek one where the Bible is faithfully preached and taught. This will be a primary consideration for those who are serious about God. Simply belonging to a Bible-believing church is not enough. You can’t grow …
Christians sing and talk a lot about the power of God. But how much do we experience it in our life? I believe we are only scratching the surface in this area. God’s power toward us is indescribably greater than we can imagine. In Paul the …
Thank God, Jesus obeyed death by way of the cross. It is the means by which we are saved and receive eternal life—if we believe. The fact that we are saved by faith in Christ’s work on the cross and not by our works constitutes the …
As I write this blog post on the first day of the new year, 2024, I can sense the energy that comes with the arrival of a New Year. People of faith around the country and the world held special and high-spirited gatherings to bring in …
Relative to the date of this post, we are just a few days from 2024. This is a good time to think back and to look ahead. I hope you are looking forward to this new year and all the potential it holds for you. Whatever …
For most of my adult life, I have served as a church pastor while also working a full-time job. Seven years ago, I retired from my job. Coming up to the time of my retirement, I became aware of how intimidating that time in one’s life …
Are you familiar with the term the Great Commission? Based on a survey several years ago by the Barna Group in partnership with the Seed Company, 51% of churchgoers said they had not heard of the term “the Great Commission.” Among the other 49% of churchgoers, …
