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October 2026

October 07, 2026

Principles for Understanding the Apostolic Ministry Today

Whenever people discover that my formal ministry title is "apostle," as in I walk in...

September 2026

September 30, 2026

Resist the Devil, and He Will Flee

If you are a Christian, you will experience many great things in your walk with...

September 16, 2026

Why God Allows us to “Miss” Him

Have you ever been in a situation where you swear you heard from God...and you...

September 09, 2026

Jezebel: The Woman we Never Knew

Jezebel. We hear so much of her, and yet know so little about her. Some...

July 2026

July 22, 2026

Decoding the “R” Word: Is Religion our Enemy?

I know many of you reading this are already curious about where this is going....

June 2026

June 10, 2026

Don’t Get Stuck in the Past as You Remember Egypt

There's much to be learned among studies of the Old Testament. Perhaps one of the...

April 2026

April 29, 2026

Embracing God’s Sound of Silence

Once awhile ago, I had a conversation with someone that went something like most of...

April 22, 2026

Christian Unity is About More Than Agreeing on Every Point

When Senator John McCain died in 2018, news programs shifted from whatever they were talking...

February 2026

February 04, 2026

Understanding Social Justice Advocacy From a Bible Viewpoint

During a recent seminary class, my students and I explored the current trends in advocacy....

November 2025

November 12, 2025

Embracing Differences in Prophetic Perspectives

When it comes to prophecy, how are your prophetic perspectives? Do you think prophecy only...

November 05, 2025

What Comes After our Spiritual Harvest?

Several years ago, I was in my kitchen, making a citrus-aide drink. The Lord spoke...

August 2025

August 06, 2025

Seven Notable Youths in the Bible

August 12 is International Youth Day. This United Nations awareness day focuses on cultural and...

July 2025

July 16, 2025

A Few Key Insights into Jesus’ Childhood

What was Jesus' childhood like? Though not a constant question, this matter arises from time...

July 09, 2025

Learning to Choose What’s Better

The Biblical story of Martha and Mary is an interesting look at God’s word to...

July 02, 2025

Herod: A Journey Through Time and Power

If you've spent any time at all reading the Bible, "Herod" is a title common...

May 2025

May 28, 2025

Don’t Neglect Christian Hospitality

Once upon a time, a discussion online encouraging ministers to go overseas caused me to...

May 21, 2025

Stories of Rebirth: The History of Ancient Flood Myths

Most growing up in church are familiar with the Biblical Old Testament story of Noah...

April 2025

April 16, 2025

Parables Outside of the New Testament

Last week, we explored the world of New Testament parables. The parables of Jesus are...

April 09, 2025

An Exciting Introduction into New Testament Parables

New Testament parables are among the most popular teachings of Jesus. Young and old alike...

April 02, 2025

Five Facts to Help you in New Testament Bible Study

In our last column, we explored five facts to help in Old Testament Bible Study....

March 2025

March 26, 2025

Five Facts To Help You in Old Testament Bible Study

Many think understanding the Bible is impossible. It's not impossible, but it does take some...

March 12, 2025

The Antichrist: Myth, Reality, and Interpretation

Every generation or so, rumors and accusations alike that some major figure is the Antichrist...

February 2025

February 26, 2025

Trusting God in the Meantime: Faith in the Waiting

Living in the "in the Meantime" I talk often to several people who are in...

December 2024

December 04, 2024

Listening to the Whispers of Hope

For Christians worldwide, the advancing Christmas season is met with a quiet pause to wait....

October 2024

October 30, 2024

Is Universalism the Path to Salvation for All

Universalism, or the idea that eventually the entire world will be saved, isn't a new...

October 23, 2024

Understanding Bible Prophecy: A Guide to Types and Meaning

One of the questions I'm asked most often is How can we understand Bible prophecy?...

September 2024

September 11, 2024

Don’t Forget the Gospel in Christian Communities

My favorite musical is Rent. The gritty, raw drama about late 1980s Bohemian life touched...

August 2024

August 14, 2024

Lessons From Judas Iscariot

Among the twelve apostles, we see a variety of personalities and interests. Peter was bold,...

July 2024

July 31, 2024

Meeting the Apostle Matthias

Did you know the Bible names over twenty different apostles? This is surprising to many,...

July 24, 2024

Meeting the Apostle Judas Thaddeus

In exploring the twelve apostles, we've looked at some who were very common and some...