The Gentle Shepherd
Miles from the nearest town, a watchful shepherd, watches over his flock of grazing sheep. The animals, heads down in the grass, focus on eating. That’s their priority. Meanwhile, the gentle shepherd is alert to lurking dangers that could harm or even kill his sheep. That’s his job. The flock is his top priority. As […]
A Stunning New You in 2025?
The beginning of a year brings a strong desire to change ourselves. It’s like we have to re-create ourselves every 12 months. I weary of New Year resolutions. Instead, I’ll aim for Goals that are linked to any date or event. When I discover something that needs to be improved, then I’ll do it, whether […]
The Example of Christ
We have been exploring the link between Christians and Politics. So far, we have quoted from various secular sources, including media sources, political pundits, and social researchers. We have also looked at the disastrous history of blended church-state models. All of this is important and helps frame our discussion about the present turmoil we face. […]
Culture Has Failed. Now What?
Culture promised so much but delivered nothing. We were told that happiness comes from faster internet, more entertainment options, the sexual revolution, changing pronouns, legalized drugs, more alcohol, more credit, less work, and so on. But despite the promises, we’re still stressed and bubbling with anxiety. Happiness is elusive and, when found, so brief. Like […]
What Is A Christian? 4 Marks of a Real Christian
What is a Christian you ask? Good question. There are many fake Christians. They use the name of Christ freely but bear little resemblance to Jesus. These phony people do more harm than good. Do not be deceived by their self-centered lives. I cannot be the judge, only God is. However I can observe certain […]
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 The heart of Jesus’ message is love. First, we see his love toward us (John 3:16; Romans 5:8 et al). His insistence to his disciples to love your neighbor as yourself is also clear. If we would […]
We Do Not Know When Jesus Will Return Pt 2 of The Rapture
Part four of the Come Lord Jesus series on the final return of Christ at the end of time. Part 1. Beginning of Series Jesus promised to always be with His people (Matthew 28:20), and He promised to return and take those faithful followers to live with Him, in heaven, forever. But, we do not […]
The Rapture: Come Lord Jesus
Part three of the Come Lord Jesus series on the final return of Christ at the end of time. The Rapture is the idea of a secret, preliminary return of Jesus to take his saved away from the earth. It is an integral part of dispensationalism. The idea is novel and has no recorded basis […]
Jesus’ Return and You Don’t Know When
Good people struggle with knowing when Jesus will come again. Stressful times make us long for the shattering of earthly chains and the flight to unknown realms. Like a child waiting to be picked up by his parents after a first overnight away from home, we are increasingly homesick as we await the Lord’s coming. […]
Come, Lord Jesus
John was waiting for Jesus when he penned the above words from Patmos in Revelation 22:20. Aside from being exiled to a small island in the Aegean Sea, he was privileged to see a series of revelations about the past and the future. John saw a vision of heaven and saw the enthroned Creator and […]
