Throughout the gospels, we read about a special place that played a significant role in the land of Palestine during the first century. This place influenced the culture in which Christ ministered, and He tailored His message to reach and respond... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Have you noticed that the subject of baptism comes up frequently in Acts? Maybe what is most surprising is how quickly the baptism occurs after conversion. In many cases, the answer is moments (like Philipp with the Eunuch), and in …... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
After realizing that the tongue is test of a person’s spiritually, we also have to acknowlege that the truth is the truth:Â Â Choices have consequences. We may not face those consequences (either God’s blessings or God’s discipline... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If you won the lottery today, would you still go to college? What does your answer reveal about WHY you are going to college? Does this poster represent your justification for higher education? Pat Answers Each new college year, I … Continue... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I’m sure all of us could give several examples of what awesome power the written or spoken word has in our lives or in the lives of others in positive and negative ways. Nations have risen and fallen based on … Continue reading → No... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Throughout the gospels, we read about different people groups that played a significant role in land of Palestine during the first century. These people influenced the culture in which Christ ministered, and He tailored His messages both to reach... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
For the Christian, life is now an all-out battle. If we believe anything different, we’re just fooling ourselves. The Stakes The stakes are high. In fact they’re as high as they can get. This invisible enemy has brought an oppression... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
As we go through the Book of Acts, I keep thinking about the beggar that Peter and John healed in Acts 3, and how that one act draws a greater and greater crowd with increasing levels of influence and resistance culminating with... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Recently Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City announced that there would be no clergy participation in the 10th anniversary observance of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Many were stunned at this decision, including City Council... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Fat, drunk, bankrupt, friendless, and stupid is no way to end up living life. As I recall, none of these characteristics are in the Ten Commandments, Sermon on the Mount, or even in the American Dream.  But if you’re entering college with a... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
