Kill the Want, End the Lies
Want is defined as: a desire for something. And our world runs on it. We want a vacation when our real need is rest.
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Seeing God in Our…Pets?
Today’s post is certainly light-hearted on the surface, but keep reading. There are deeper truths to be found–yes, even in our pets.
Closer to God Through Prayer
We live in troubled times. Things have changed. Satan, his demons and his minions among humanity have fundamentally transformed our world into a hideous thing that our forefathers wouldn’t recognize. Troubled times, indeed. Perilous times have come. But, as I’ve said many times before, as Christ-followers, we have nothing to fear. The worst the world …
The Words of Jesus and the Image of God
Jesus’ teachings provide a powerful confirmation of the concept that being made in the **image of God** is not merely about traits like intelligence or morality, but about **function** and **purpose**.
When Gratitude Is a Battle
It’s easy to be thankful when all is right with our world. But what about when life takes a turn for the worse?
Earwax, Noah’s Ark, and Mitochondrial Eve: How Genetics Echoes Genesis
In the great sweep of human history, few topics seem as unrelated as earwax and Noah’s Ark—yet modern genetics might say otherwise. Beneath your eardrum lies a curious clue that traces not only your ancestry, but possibly a post-Flood reboot of civilization itself.
Finding God in a Dakotas Road Trip
Nature’s beauty evokes a deep emotional response that many interpret as a connection to God. That divine connection was evident on a recent trip to the Dakotas.
Fear Sells
Jesus told us not to worry. Scripture tells us over and over again to “fear not.” Yet, so many professing Christians have become professional worriers.
God’s Perfect Timing: Why Jesus Came When He Did
In Galatians 4:4, the apostle Paul makes a profound statement: Jesus came at the exact moment God had determined in eternity past. This wasn’t arbitrary.
From Babel to Bytes: Exploring AI and Human Hubris
The Tower of Babel story in the Bible, found in the Book of Genesis, holds profound symbolism that resonates even in contemporary contexts, particularly concerning the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).
Out Of The Abundance Of The Heart
One can no longer even walk through a public shopping mall without seeing what would have once been considered X-rated material, now proudly displayed as advertising and window dressing.
I Never Knew You”: The Cost of Calling Yourself a Christian
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven… Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ — Matthew 7:21, 23
Prophetesses of the Old Testament, Part 2 of 2
When we think of Biblical prophets, names like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel come to mind. But there were (at least) four female prophets in the Scriptures!
Nothing In the World Like A Mother’s Love
On Mother’s Day, I received an email from one of our readers in Kansas. She’s a mother, now in her 80s, and went to church on Mother’s Day hoping for some encouragement. But the pastor at her church never mentioned mothers.
Jesus’ Top 10 List (Of Things He Actually Taught, Not Just Instagram Quotes)
Being a Christian isn’t just believing Jesus existed—it’s living like He was right. Which means you might have to forgive your enemies, tell the truth, shut up sometimes, or put the cart back at the grocery store.
Four Prophetesses of the Old Testament, part 1 of 2
When we think of Biblical prophets, names like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel come to mind. But there were (at least) four female prophets in the Scriptures!
God’s March of Glory – Part 11
This series is a condensed recap of the events God planned and promised through the prophets. The purpose of the events is to graphically reveal God and to emphasize His reality to all humanity everywhere.
God’s march of glory, Part 10
Humanity has been sorted out. God’s ancient people, the Hebrews who are still on earth are all His.
All In a Name
When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope, he chose the papal name Leo. In Latin the name means lion. My confidant explained, “Leo is an Augustinian, so the choice reflects a desire to reconnect with the past, more toward the foundations of the Church
Average Joe
Are our thoughts, words, and deeds acceptable in God’s eyes? Or do we speak one way in public and another way in private?