Aug 19Be a PeacemakerThroughout the Bible, we see how much God wants us to be peaceful in our interactions with others. Verses: Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Mark 9:50b Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. Romans 12:18 If it…Peacemaker3 min readPeacemaker3 min read
Jul 14Do We Need Apologetics to Maintain Our Faith?Why do some lose their “faith,” or de-convert? Do we need apologetics so we do not leave Christianity? One problem is that this tends to overlook the aspect of genuine salvation that leads to a real relationship with God. I believe that apologetics is a good tool for breaking down…Apologetics3 min readApologetics3 min read
Jul 10Serving God through Improving Your SleepPurpose Sleep is not only for our own comfort, but also increases our efficiency in serving God, and may even enable us to live longer, so we can love others to the best of our ability. From that perspective, sleep is actually productive. There is an opposite extreme of excess…Sleep3 min readSleep3 min read
Jul 10Developing a Positive Perspective“All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.” Proverbs 15:15 “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We are meant to live with joy and thankfulness…Thankfulness3 min readThankfulness3 min read
Jun 25Are Intrusive Thoughts of Blasphemy Unforgivable?Will you be judged for intrusive thoughts about God? Intrusive thoughts can be shocking and unsettling. You hate them, and yet you might wonder if you are accountable for them. It can be reassuring to know that intrusive thoughts are very common. Brain scientist Dr. Caroline Leaf says that 94%…Intrusive Thoughts4 min readIntrusive Thoughts4 min read
Jun 24Appreciating Jesus’ SacrificeAs we hear sermons about Jesus’ crucifixion, sing about His death for our sins, and share the gospel, it’s important to keep a fresh perspective, so we never lose sight of the depth of its meaning. Jesus suffered a horrible death by crucifixion, in addition to shame and rejection. Some…Cross2 min readCross2 min read
Jun 10Does God Accept You?You might question whether God really accepts you, even if you have a clear testimony of salvation (please see my article “Am I Saved”). If you have been born again through faith in Jesus, you are accepted, because of Him. …2 min read2 min read
Mar 9Keeping Jesus at the Center of RevelationIn my pre-teen years, I heard about end times from a perspective of what was going to happen on the earth. The focus was on the Antichrist rather than Christ. Then as I did my own study of Revelation, I realized how much it had to say about Jesus! Revelation…Revelation4 min readRevelation4 min read
Mar 9Is It Okay to Break Your Vows to God?At the chat ministry I’m part of, some people have asked whether it’s okay to break our vows to God. According to the Bible, the answer is no; it is sin. “Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? … He that sweareth to…Vows To God2 min readVows To God2 min read
Jan 31New Birth, New Life through JesusJesus said that we must be born again in order to see the kingdom of God. We have to be born of the Spirit (John 3:3–6) and become children of God (John 1:12; Romans 8:14). No one is naturally His child; that is something that many people do not realize…6 min read6 min read
