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August 2025

August 27, 2025

Forgive: Matthew’s Lessons on Forgiveness

The message of the Gospel is mercy and grace. God forgives us even though we...

May 2025

May 07, 2025

Be Ready for Christ’s Return

Christ's return is a popular subject; people want to know when it will happen. However,...

February 2025

February 27, 2025

Trump Is Wrong about Ukraine. Here’s Why It Matters.

Three years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. This followed Russia’s forced annexation of Crimea in 2014....

February 22, 2025

Abolish the IRS? What the Bible Says About Paying Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a punching bag for a lot of people. After...

January 2025

January 14, 2025

Why Attending Virtual Worship Is Not Okay for Gameday

Virtual worship has become common these days – even more so since the start of...

January 12, 2025

What Place Does Prayer Have in Sports for Fans and Athletes?

It’s not unusual to see a group of athletes gathered together at the end of...

November 2024

November 22, 2024

What Would Jesus Say at Thanksgiving Dinner?

The Bible sets forth many things that Jesus taught his disciples. But what would Jesus...

October 2024

October 21, 2024

The Heart of the Gospel: The Message of Grace

The heart of the Gospel is the message of grace. In Acts 13, Paul declares...

September 2024

September 05, 2024

God’s “Secrets” – Do We Need to Know?

People are fascinated by secrets; we want to know something that others don't. But what...

June 2024

June 12, 2024

“Live It Out!” What Does It Mean to Live God’s Way?

"God is the one who enables you both to want at to actually live out...

April 2024

April 15, 2024

“The Lord Rules Forever!”

In the midst of a world that is filled with anger and fear, Psalm 9...

April 09, 2024

My Dad

My Dad “My dad passed away last Thursday.” Actually, it was a few Thursdays ago...

November 2023

November 06, 2023

Sermons or Campaign Rallies?

While I believe churches should be allowed to discuss political issues, we should never have...

November 05, 2023

Separation of Church and State?

The phrase "separation of church and state" is common in our culture. But what exactly...

November 05, 2023

Should Politicians Be Guided by Their Faith?

Politicians talk about faith more today than probably ever before. But should politicians be guided...

September 2023

September 07, 2023

Religious Literacy: What Does That Mean?

Religious Literacy: What Does That Mean? Tomorrow (September 8) is International Literacy Day. I hope...

August 2023

August 21, 2023

Knowing God

Scripture: Jeremiah, chapters 21, 24, and 27; Psalm 118; 1 John, chapter 2 Jeremiah 21:11-14...

July 2023

July 06, 2023

Peace and Love: What Do They Really Mean?

July 7 is “International Peace and Love Day.” Who doesn’t want more “peace” and...

July 03, 2023

What Kind of Freedom Do We Have?

Independence Day Freedom! Today is Independence Day. On this date in 1776, the leaders of...

June 2023

June 11, 2023

What Should I Wear to Church?

What Should I Wear to Church? When I was growing up, it was common to...

June 08, 2023

Cain’s Banishment: Who Was the “Whoever” Cain Thought Might Kill Him?

Yesterday, we looked at the story of Cain and Abel, and how God was working...

June 07, 2023

The Story of Cain and Abel: What You Should Know

We all know the core of the story of Cain and Abel: Abel’s offering to...

May 2023

May 31, 2023

Don’t Think You Know It All!

We can easily find information of all types online. That ease may deceive us into...

May 22, 2023

“Not One Word Has Failed”

As we struggle to follow the example of Jesus, we need to remember that God...

May 22, 2023

Spiritual OKRs for Disciples (and Potential Disciples)

What are some spiritual OKRs for disciples (and potential disciples)? The acronym OKR stands for...

May 17, 2023

David’s Last Prayer

People often want to hear the "last words" of the famous and powerful. Today's passage...

May 15, 2023

Hushai – A Real Friend

We all have acquaintances, associates, neighbors - but what does it mean to be a friend?...

May 10, 2023

30 Pieces of Silver

Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. The greed and transactional nature of such...

May 09, 2023

What Happened in Gethsemane?

What happened in Gethsemane? Betrayal, denial, and failure - a snapshot of the world's response...

May 07, 2023

The 4 Horsemen of Revelation

“Then I saw when the Lamb broke one of the seven seals, and I heard...