The Mind Blowing Complexity of the Nativity
At first glance nativity scenes elicit the perception of peaceful simplicity with shepherds, sheep, Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus in a manger. A bright star shining in the sky on a beautiful silent night. However the profound complexity of … Continued
The Prince of Peace
The title Prince of Peace is both comforting and encouraging, implying an intimate and nurturing relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It also implies sovereignty and power that transcends the barriers between mankind and God in an authoritative and confident … Continued
Complete Surrender
What does it mean to surrender your life to Christ? The definition of surrender states that the word is a verb which intimates action. It involves the cessation of resistance, giving up, or abandoning oneself to someone or something else. … Continued
Doctrines of Demons
Paul warns in 1 Timothy 4:1-5, that in the last days false teachers will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits. The incongruity of preaching from many Christian pulpits today creates discord and disunity in the church, spawned by doctrines … Continued
Paid In Full
We will all have our day in court. The Bible says that all people are destined to die and after that we will face judgement (Hebrews 9:27). Once we come to terms with that reality, it is incumbent upon us … Continued
The Humility of Agape
Agape (agápē; from the ancient Greek) is the highest form of love or charity. It is the love of God for all human beings. This is in contrast to philia (brotherly love), philautia (self love) or eros (romantic love). Agape … Continued
Escape All These Things
Without a doubt we are living in the last days, based upon the numerous signs and events dominating the world stage that the Bible predicted would indicate the end of the age is near. Wars and rumors of wars, strategic … Continued
Morality Is Vertically Derived
For Christians, the sacrifice of self is fundamental to pleasing God and by surrendering to the sovereignty of Christ, we gain unmerited favor. We are to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, pleasing to God (Romans 12:1) as a demonstration … Continued
No Greater Love
The highest King loves you so much that He took it upon Himself to pay the penalty you deserve. The Creator of the universe entered into His creation in the form of a man, so that you could percieve His … Continued
Follow The Light
Secular society exists in spiritual darkness. By elevating human accomplishments, celebrating pride, inclusion and tolerance, and embracing secular humanism, civilization has found itself without solutions and spiraling into delusional mystification. Paul describes this dysfunction in Romans 1:18-25 and in 2 … Continued