Category Archives: Blog
The Resurrection Changes Everything!
If you had checked the real estate section of the Jerusalem Reporter that week, you might have seen the following ad: Hand-chiseled tomb for sale. Beautiful garden setting. Condition: excellent. Used: only three days. Jesus’ battered body had been prepared … Continue reading
Kings Ride Horses!
Historically, kings ride horses. But this King rode an unbroken donkey—a symbol of humility and peace (Matthew 21:1-11). Jesus rode into Jerusalem, not as a conqueror on a white stallion—that would come later–but as a humble King “endowed with salvation.” … Continue reading
The testing of Abraham
It’s one thing to say you believe God. It is another to believe God for your children. Abraham’s wife, Sarah, was past the age of childbearing. Then, in a miraculous way, as a result of His promise, God gave them … Continue reading
Holiness–A Rare Commodity
Every day we are faced with decisions. Some are seemingly insignificant. Others are life changing. What motivates the choices we make? Finances? Reputation? Emotions? Influence of others? Isn’t it often a challenge to live a life characterized by truth and … Continue reading
Losing Everything
There was a very wealthy man who lived a long time ago. He feared God. He was a righteous man. He obeyed God. He had a large family. Many would say he had found “the good life.” He could … Continue reading
Is it okay to gamble?
Have you ever been struck by lightning? Have you ever been in a plane crash? No? The odds are even greater that you’ve never won the lottery either. You have about a 14 million to 1 chance of winning the Texas … Continue reading
What is the time line of events in the last days?
No, you didn’t miss the rapture. Although times are rough, we are not in the tribulation. Earthquakes abound. Wars erupt. Disease and hunger are rampant. But what does the Bible say? Is the rapture yet future? Interestingly, Matthew 24 is … Continue reading
Can I lose my salvation?
Do you feel lost even though you once were saved? Do you feel abandoned by God because of something you have done? Do you feel like God cancelled your salvation? Do you need a spiritual GPS to help you find your … Continue reading
Sorrow Turned to Joy
The Widow of Nain (Luke 7:11-17) As Jesus neared the gate to the city of Nain, a funeral procession was making its way out of the city. A dead man was being carried through the city gate, accompanied by his widowed … Continue reading
Knowing God’s Will
A missionary once challenged students at a high school retreat, “If you want to be in the will of God more than anything else, then you are in the will of God.” Wow! Really? These kids were at a stage of … Continue reading