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September 06, 2024

So Why Can’t Women Preach?: Answering 5 Common Objections

Here are answers to 5 common arguments used to oppose female preachers and teachers.

September 01, 2024

So, Why Can’t Women Preach?: What Are Preaching & Teaching?

In the Potter's hands, the clay is completely under his control. So, if he wants...

August 2024

August 23, 2024

So, Why Can’t Women Preach? : Introduction

It wasn't until the 1900s, several years post the inception of the Olympics, that women...

July 2024

July 31, 2024

6 Biblically Sound Teachers To Help Kickstart Your Scripture

If you're seeking to deepen your understanding of God's Word, here are six reliable Bible...

July 05, 2024

The Modern-Day Pastor: Is It Biblical?

The recent news of esteemed Dallas pastors Tony Evans and Robert Morris stepping down due...

June 2024

June 20, 2024

Opinion-10 Commandments Required In Louisiana Classrooms

A bill signed into law on Wednesday by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry requires the Ten...

June 19, 2024

The Purpose of Juneteenth

Growing up in Texas, I’ve always been familiar with Juneteenth. Each year, people in our...

June 17, 2024

Beyond The Headline: The Impact of Giving A False Report

A Walmart shopper was wrongly labeled a thief when a video showed him loading up...

May 2024

May 28, 2024

“The Rich Young Ruler”: What Was It All About?

The Bible doesn’t exclusively attribute “being good” to God, nor does it imply that mankind...

May 22, 2024

Good And Evil: What Are They Really?

How do we define good? In reality, what is evil? Good and evil--what are they...

May 09, 2024

Dear Pastor, Please Feed Us.

A primary role of a shepherd is to feed his flock. This involves leading them...

April 2024

April 23, 2024

Should Christians Observe Earth Day?

April 22 is Earth Day in the U.S. and in many other parts of the...

April 15, 2024

The Hard Truth About Easy Believism Part II

The above quote captures the reason many oppose preaching salvation by faith alone. As well...

March 2024

March 30, 2024

The Hard Truth About Easy Believism: Part I

We're taught that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is, and...

March 12, 2024

Is Water Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

Baptism in water. Is it required for eternal life? In the world of Christianity, this...

February 2024

February 16, 2024

Is Worship of Jesus Idolatry?

It’s hard to find a Christian or any believer who disagrees with this. It's a...

January 2024

January 29, 2024

The Deeper Meaning Of Idolatry

God's wrath is brought on by idolatry (Lk. 16:13). Because it's a serious offense, we...

January 15, 2024

3 Things Christians Should Stop Saying To Each Other

There are many things Christians say to each other that are either prideful, belittling, or...

January 03, 2024

Worship: What It Really Means

It's hard for me to stomach too many "worship" services these days. Why? Because in...

December 2023

December 18, 2023

Did Jesus Say He’s Not Good?

This passage has been used by some Christians to argue against the deity of Christ....

December 09, 2023

Why Cussing is Not a Sin

Instead of relying on our traditional teachings, let's put our thinking caps on and do...

September 2023

September 27, 2023

What Does it Mean to Be Pure in Heart?

What does it mean to be pure in heart? What does it mean to see...

September 09, 2023

How to Be in the World But Not of It-A Sensible Perspective

We are to be in the world, but we are not to be of the...

August 2023

August 27, 2023

Are We All Just Sinners Saved by Grace?

According to some interpretations of this passage, Paul claims to be the lowest of sinners....

August 23, 2023

Response to Reader: Water Baptism vs. Spirit Baptism

So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive?” “John’s...

August 14, 2023

3 Reasons Why It Doesn’t Make Sense To Re-Baptize In Jesus’ Name

A number of people who’ve previously been baptized "in the name of the Father, Son,...

August 09, 2023

Are We Able to Forgive as Jesus Did?

It may seem like the answer is obvious. But hear me out. On my way...

August 06, 2023

A Loving God Wouldn’t Send People to Hell, Right?

Would a loving God send people to hell? Absolutely. Still, some suggest that God doesn't...

August 03, 2023

How Do I Love My Neighbor?: Part II

In my previous post, How Do I Love My Neighbor?: Part I, I described how...

July 2023

July 26, 2023

How Do I Love My Neighbor? :Part I

So, knowing what the Lord expects of us, the next question is how do we...

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