Being Intentional

Being Intentional

As Christians, it is paramount that we understand the importance of being intentional in our spiritual journey and that this must include being intentional regarding the sharing of the true faith. We must be constantly discerning what God is doing in our lives and in...
Scripture and the Power of God

Scripture and the Power of God

In Matthew 22:23-33, the Sadducees question Jesus about the future resurrection. Jesus explains that they did not understand scripture and the power of God. In their day, the Sadducees did not believe there was to be a resurrection of the dead. However, Jesus had been...
Corporate Worship is Not Singing

Corporate Worship is Not Singing

In Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5:19, the churches of the New Testament are told to sing “psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,” “making melody to the Lord with all your heart.”  So for the past 2,000 years, the Church has included singing as part of the worship of...
Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church

Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church

I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. – Matthew 16:18 When Jesus asked his disciples who they thought he was, Peter responded that Jesus was, “the Christ, the Son of the living...
Radical Discipleship through the Holy Spirit

Radical Discipleship through the Holy Spirit

Barna shows that evidence of radical discipleship is difficult to find. According to a Barna study regarding the state of the church in 2020, only 25% of Americans are “Practicing Christians” (those who identify as Christian, agree strongly that faith is very...
Kenya Trip

Kenya Trip

Kenya Trip While I was away in Kenya, I attempted to keep my friends updated with reports of my experiences during the trip. Since I know not everyone was able to read those updates, I wanted to share them here. Before going there, here is the introduction – why I was...