The text from John 3:16 is indeed one of the most widely known and quoted verses from the Bible. There are several reasons why this text has gained such prominence and continues to resonate with Christians today: Lessons for Christians today: In summary, the text from John 3:16 is widely known and cherished by ChristiansContinue reading “The Most Recognized Hymn”
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Living with Confidence
Have you ever felt discouraged and weary, worn down by the constant news cycle and the seeming pointlessness of daily life? Me too. Humans since the garden have often lacked confidence when facing the future. Knowing this, the Lord provided his Old Testament saints with the Feast of Weeks (Lev. 23:15–22), an old covenant celebrationContinue reading “Living with Confidence”
As I Begin My Day…
“14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.Continue reading “As I Begin My Day…”
The Fine Line Between Faith and Fantasy
What is the difference between faith in the invisible God and fantasy? Or the difference between faith and presumption? The lines that separate faith from fantasy and presumption can be fine, but they are definite and they are clear. Failure to recognize those lines can be the difference between life and death, between truth andContinue reading “The Fine Line Between Faith and Fantasy”
We Flipped the True Story
Do you want to know an inside secret about sermons? You may have noticed it already. If you haven’t, you probably will from now on. Here’s the secret: Preachers often like to begin with an image, story, word, phrase, or Bible passage, and then return to it at the end of the sermon. Those bookendsContinue reading “We Flipped the True Story”
The Changing Believer
While less than half of adults in the U.S. believe in God without a doubt or attend religious services frequently, the majority, almost 80%, say they still pray, a new study from NORC at the University of Chicago shows. The study is based on the 2022 cross-sectional data for the General Social Survey, a biennial,Continue reading “The Changing Believer”
Before I Rest…
Here are two verses that support and expand the meaning of Memorial Day: This verse highlights the extraordinary nature of God’s love for humanity. It emphasizes that Christ’s sacrifice was made not when we were deserving or righteous, but while we were still sinners. It underscores the depth of God’s love and the selflessness ofContinue reading “Before I Rest…”
Lest We Forget
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is an annual holiday observed in the United States to remember and honor the men and women who have died while serving in the armed forces. It has a rich history that dates back to the aftermath of the American Civil War. The Civil War, which took placeContinue reading “Lest We Forget”
As I Rise…
John 15:13 states: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Here’s a morning prayer for Memorial Day: “Dear Heavenly Father, As we begin this new day, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. Today, we remember and honor the brave men and womenContinue reading “As I Rise…”
Tomorrow Is Pentecost
What is the meaning of Pentecost? You need to know it was not called Pentecost until the New Testament. The original name was Shavuot (Sha-vu-ot) or Feast of Weeks. The Feast of Pentecost or Shavuot has many names in the Bible: The Feast of Weeks, the Feast of Harvest, and the Latter Firstfruits. Celebrated on theContinue reading “Tomorrow Is Pentecost”
Intentional Faith 