2023
You Might Be a Calvinist If…
Lots of opinions circulate through the church about Calvinism. It’s a topic that’s on the minds of many. Those opinions range from sympathizers to those who are opposed to it. And, of course, many try to defend their own version of it because they’ve bought into it, in part. But the controversy is really settled understanding God and His Word...
Ask for the Moon
Sometimes, it is fun to ask for the moon! You know you probably won’t get it, but many times, the fun is in the asking. Actually, I had someone ask me about the moon, and, of course, it got me thinking. He was a Muslim man who posed an interesting question. He said he couldn’t believe the Bible unless I could answer a specific question of his....
The Cure for Sin
I didn’t know that the rock band, The Cure, was still around. They are a band from England that started their career in the late 1970s. They decided to hit the U.S. this summer to play a few shows on tour. One of our mottos here at the ministry is, Let Satan draw them together, and we will witness to them. So, it was time to hit the streets...
The Only Cult You…
Not long ago, I was having an email exchange with a friend of the ministry. He mentioned that a former student of his had seen one of the “Jesus” commercials during the Super Bowl and decided to try church again the following Sunday. Well, lo and behold, the pastor of that church critiqued those commercials, and the student was not too fond of...
Comfortable or Not
I received an interesting email the other day from Linda that made me think: I am moved so much by your compassion for people. I remember the few times I was able to see you witnessing to people. If I were to break it down in steps, it would look a lot like your teachings. Start. Say something. I would notice you start the conversation with...
J P T
I had a great conversation with a waitress the other night. It was a wonderful give-and-take with Serena, but I literally have not heard that many “F-bombs” in ages! That word rolled off her tongue like we would say “and,” “or,” “the,” or “but.” Interestingly, my Bible was on my table, and she had already seen it, but it didn’t stop her behavior....
Playing with Balls
We sure are living in some strange times these days. Here in America, we are heading into another Super Bowl weekend, and it is almost expected of us to be excited about it. But why? What is the reasoning behind people thinking that this event is what everyone is supposed to be watching on Sunday night of Super Bowl weekend year after year?...
Forever and Ever
I have seen this cartoon a few times in the past. I didn’t like it the first time I saw it, and I didn’t like it again when it arrived in my inbox recently. Hell is not a game. It is serious business, and yet, at times, we turn it into a joke. Matthew 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into...