The Gospel of Matthew is filled with truths of the identity of Jesus Christ. “Who is he?” seems to be the overwhelming question of the book with the ever-unfolding answer coming with each chapter and verse. Matthew’s answer: Jesus Christ is the Son of God, Son of Man, and Messiah King of Israel. With such …
The words and authority of Jesus Christ are alluring, attracting large crowds. They are also repulsive to many, scattering the crowds.
Mary of Nazareth, the chosen and lowly mother of Jesus Christ (the Son of the living God) composed a beautiful song to celebrate and commemorate the occasion of Gabriel’s informative visit to her as well as the overwhelming reality that Jesus the Savior was coming soon.
People who long for justice and righteousness to be truly worked out in society are often extremely disappointed when the unjust walk free to harm again. The desire for fairness, for a healthy individualism that leads to a voluntary (only) collectivism, and for the prosecution of criminals that matches the crimes committed, all seem to …
When Jesus spoke His brilliance was obvious: Matt 7:13-14 You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever …
Does my soul have a help that is always there? A hand to rescue when the land is bare? Is there a hope for me through eternity Or will I die ‘neath the gaze of evil stares? God is our refuge; do not be afraid When earth trembles and war-makers raid. For at dawn of …
Here is a really good song. I’m not really the best person to ask though. I think most songs are good. I like, for example, “Moving Up to Gloryland” by the Cathedrals. I think its a good song! I think “That Ain’t My Truck” is a fun number. So really, I’m not the person to …
A powerful earthquake shook Japan on their Friday afternoon, triggering a deadly tsunami that has taken an untold number of lives already. I was dumbfounded to see almost immediately, articles appearing that are analyzing the impact this will have on Japanese stock. This is a way of saying, “Wow, too bad for them, now how …
Today in the Bible class I teach (8th graders), we listened to the following teaching of Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church, Seattle, exposing several of the Proverbs that relate to friendship. I thought the teaching was very sound and practical. Many of my students drifted off to sleep, however. After it was over, one groggy …
At the Braves Spring Training game yesterday, catcher Brian McCann sent a line drive bullet into the face of Luis Salazar who was standing in the Brave’s dugout area. The impact was devastating, sending the coach into an immediate unconscious state, and nearly taking his life. Salazar was airlifted to a local hospital in Orlando, …
The debate over how God saves continues among the few interested. Most folks sitting in pews are not aware of the debate or the nuanced details it can sometimes get into. Recently the Baptist Center for Theology and Ministryproduced their newest journal that addresses the issue again. Edited by Dr. Steve Lemke, this journal is …
One of my dear friends and a sister in Christ is also a breast cancer survivor. During her trials with the disease, she would periodically write letters to our church, giving updates, requesting prayer, and generally making much of God through it all. The cancer is in remission and she has been doing very well, …
