If you read the short but full letter by Jude he tells a group of people to contend earnestly for the faith (Jude 1:3). Why did Jude do that? Why not charge people to understand the truths of God's revelations for themselves and that's good...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
For us Americans, the concept of "lord" and "sovereign" are a foreign concept. We see it in old Camelot movies or referred to in episodes of Downton Abbey. Yet, the concept died in America with the American Revolution and has further been depleted...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
For us Americans, the worst thing you can do is live a boring life. That's why things like Facebook and Twitter and Youtube exist - to help us tell others how awesome we are doing life. It's why we need to filter cheeseburger pictures with the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How many Bibles do you own? Seven? Ten? More? Think about what that would mean to people before 20th century. They would just be in awe of the access that we have to God's Word. How many notes and cross references, dictionaries, commentaries,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Does the request, "Pray for me," make you cringe when you're asked by others? How? For what? When? How many times? What words should I use? Should I even pray for that request or that person? Maybe you're on the opposite end, "I'll pray for...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today, Pastor John Samuel Barnett encourages us to realize that our spiritual life and our prayer life should never be tied to whether or not we came from a devout Christian family or what our current circumstances are. The fact that not everyone...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
When starting a new habit or a new hobby, the hardest part is continuing after the first week. Working out at the gym and experiencing a "leg day" and unable to be sure if you'll walk again without muscle pain. Or learning to play the guitar and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Yankee's catcher, Yogi Berra, was known for having pithy sayings. In a game, Joe Garagiola stepped up to the plate and made the sign of the cross in the dirt on home plate. Berra erased the dirt and said, "Let's let God watch this inning." What...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Pastor John Samuel Barnett challenges us today to be in constant prayer for our family members and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
