After studying Scripture for a while, especially if you make time and effort to compare translations, or maybe your “superpower” lets you read the original language, it becomes very obvious that none of the words are placed there haphazardly or just to take up space. This is especially true of the prepositions, “in”, “at”, “on” “over”, “under” etc. ...
My wife and I are privileged to run an email prayer chain for our church. Most of the requests we share have to do with physical illness and situations that involve medical professionals. But every now and then we get a request which is close to despair because the physicians have run out of treatments or remedies, and we have to exercise our faith ...
Evangelism is more than simply proclaiming the Gospel; it is a process that requires discernment, wisdom, and sensitivity to where each person is on their spiritual journey.
While witnessing can be an event—a moment where we share our faith in response to a specific situation—evangelism is a broader, strategic effort to guide individuals ...
Throughout history, in every religion and culture, worship has almost always involved some form of sacrifice.
From the burnt offerings of Abraham and Moses to the temple sacrifices in Israel, worshipers expressed their devotion by giving up something of value. Our English word “sacrifice” derives directly from two Latin words meaning “to ...
Mass and Social Media lately has been filled with stories about politicians interpreting what it means to embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. As is usual in the case of politics these issues are being used to obscure real issues and polarize people into taking “sides” often leading to egregious hypocrisy and perverting scriptural principles ...
[All scripture references are from The New Living Translation — NLT]
I’m sure all of us like to have our achievements and accomplishments acknowledged and praised. Such recognition can inspire us to greater accomplishments and goals. On the flip side, apathy and lack of praise can be totally demoralizing and depressing, suppressing the potential ...
“But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.” — John 4:23 (NLT)
I was recently watching a UK detective show and was struck by a court scene in which the judge was constantly referred to as “your worship”. Many ...