What do you seek for in a relationship?
July 25, 2024This is a question I was asked in conversation, and I answered as best I could. I thought the question to be personal, but then I realized it was worth sharing. “You ask difficult questions: Not that the questions are difficult, but giving honest, complete answers is difficult.” Trust, Honesty, Love and Affection, Mutual Respect,…
Finding Strength in Faith: A Biblical Approach to Dealing with Depression
July 24, 2024Depression is a profound and often overwhelming experience, affecting many people, including those of faith. The Bible does not shy away from acknowledging the reality of depression, but rather, it offers comfort, hope, and guidance for those grappling with its weight. God’s Presence and Comfort In moments of deep sorrow and despair, the Bible assures…
The Arian Controversy and The Nicene Creed
May 29, 2024We sometimes forget the growth pangs that the early church experienced, most notably the impact of Constantine’s dream in 312 AD. This event, known as the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, was where Constantine claimed to have seen a vision of the Chi-Rho (the first two letters of “Christ” in Greek) along with the words…
It’s OK to Ask God for What We Need
May 28, 2024I have a friend who is struggling with the need to make substantial life changes, but finds a lack of courage to face these needs alone. In trying to help, I find myself also in desperate need, so this message is meant to be given for all of us. We are never alone with God…
Trusting in God’s Promises.
May 22, 2024In a world filled with uncertainty and challenges, finding a source of unwavering hope and assurance is vital. For many, that source is the promises of God. Trusting in God’s promises is not just a matter of faith; it is a profound act of aligning our lives with the unwavering truth of His word. God’s…
Timeless Guide: Lessons from the Israelites and the Ten Commandments
May 9, 2024The duration of the Israelites’ enslavement in Egypt is a topic of debate among scholars and historians, as the biblical narrative does not provide a precise timeline. However, according to traditional interpretation, the enslavement lasted for several centuries. The Book of Exodus in the Bible states that after Joseph and his family settled in Egypt,…
Should I be Baptized?
January 5, 2024“As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clear His threshing floor; and He will gather His wheat into…
Needle-Gate: Why it Doesn’t Matter
November 2, 2023I sarcastically wrote yesterday that I was going to write a brilliant message, juxtaposing exegesis, and hermeneutics. Sounds kinda hoity-toity, doesn’t it? Hmmm: how do I deal with that? These two concepts in theology pretty much deal with interpreting and explaining biblical texts, but hermeneutics does so more from the perspectives of historical context, cultural…
The Problem of Evil
November 1, 2023I was going to write a brilliant message for today on exegesis and hermeneutics, juxtaposing one with the other. Really – it was going to be brilliant – until God stepped in and sent me a question from a reader of this site that was so much more important; and I decided that God being…
So You Want First Place?
October 26, 2023Today, my message is about selfishness and selflessness – two contrasting concepts that describe different ways of thinking and behaving and are in juxtaposition to each other. An important point is that neither selfishness nor selflessness is inherently good or bad. The context and intentions behind one’s actions play a crucial role in determining their…