You shall have no other gods before Me. – Exodus 20:3 What is an idol? An idol is anything that is used as a focus of worship apart from the one true God –  or a false god. Exodus 20:3-5 reveals that God hates idols and forbids anyone to make and or worship one. Scripture… Read More »

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” – Matthew 2:1-2… Read More »

You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe–and tremble! – James 2:19 Did you know that demons exist? In our modern society with contemporary science, many believe they are too intellectually sophisticated to accept beliefs such as the spiritual realm. Demon-possession is now commonly believed to be an archaic… Read More »

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10:24-25 Are you forsaking the assembly? Or maybe a more… Read More »

Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” – Matthew 18:21-22 Have you ever been forgiven? If so, you… Read More »

  Fear, anxiety, depression, poverty, sickness, and injustice. With all the cares and worries of the world, Christians can be confident in every season of life. As a Christ follower, I would like to share with you 3 things Christians must always remember.   Your circumstances are temporary. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 states, “For our light affliction,… Read More »

In contemporary society our Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry, and crowds. If he can keep us engaged in “muchness” and “manyness,” he will rest satisfied. – Richard Foster Stop whatever you are doing. Listen. What do you hear? Are there people talking nearby? Maybe a television is on in the background. Or maybe… Read More »

“Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.” – Matthew 7:6 There is something refreshing about civil discourse. The concept of respectfully exchanging different viewpoints on nuanced subjects through the course of discussion and… Read More »

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. – 1 John 4:7-8 Does God love everyone? Though this question may seem obviously simple at the offset, it is critical to… Read More »

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. – Philippians 3:20 Are you a born-again believer in Christ? If so, then your citizenship is not of this world. As a Christian, you are a citizen of heaven. Though you may have been physically born… Read More »