“Praise be to the LORD forever! Amen and Amen”. – Psalm 89:52 The word Amen is one of the most familiar and common words in the English language, yet… Read more “What Does Amen Actually Mean and Why Do We Say It?”
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What Does Ecclesiastes 1:9 Mean by ‘Nothing New Under the Sun’?
Originally posted at Crosswalk.com Unprecedented. Unique. Unusual. There is no doubt that 2020 has been all of the above, and these are words we have all heard… Read more “What Does Ecclesiastes 1:9 Mean by ‘Nothing New Under the Sun’?”
The Freedom Found In Christmas
It’s the Third Sunday of Advent! As we celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace who brings freedom, we praise God that Christmas brings “great news… Read more “The Freedom Found In Christmas”
Drop the Blanket, Pick Up Your Shirt! LAST CHANCE!
UPDATE: THANK YOU to all who picked up their shirt! The window to buy more has CV closed, but I am opening a permanent online storefront soon… Read more “Drop the Blanket, Pick Up Your Shirt! LAST CHANCE!”
Seek First His Kingdom and His Righteousness
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will… Read more “Seek First His Kingdom and His Righteousness”
Seeking the Living Among the Dead.
“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” This question is the heart of the Gospel. It is what drives our faith, points us in the… Read more “Seeking the Living Among the Dead.”
Can Jesus Save America? Martin Luther King Thought So.
“Segregation is a blatant denial of the unity which we all have in Christ Jesus.” MARTIN LUTHER KING Unless you live under a rock, you are aware… Read more “Can Jesus Save America? Martin Luther King Thought So.”
Why I Refuse To Go Back to Normal
THE current Normal Yesterday we celebrated the Resurrection like we never have never before. At least not in my lifetime. There were no worship teams, no egg… Read more “Why I Refuse To Go Back to Normal”
Who Helped Jesus Carry the Cross?
Originally Posted at Crosswalk.com When we read the story of the crucifixion, we read a story with many details, each holding a special meaning. Among those details,… Read more “Who Helped Jesus Carry the Cross?”
Should You Still Tithe if You’re Struggling Financially during the Pandemic?
Originally posted at Crosswalk.com When the calendar flipped to 2020, no one could have anticipated that in just a few months, our world would be facing an… Read more “Should You Still Tithe if You’re Struggling Financially during the Pandemic?”
Top 10 Verses for When You are Worried and Afraid
Fear. Anxiety. Worry. These are the words that weigh down every one who is trying to focus their life and attention on the things of God. It… Read more “Top 10 Verses for When You are Worried and Afraid”
#WeRemember
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. As we consider WWII, the rise of Nazi Germany, and the horrific atrocities that came with it, I am reminded that it… Read more “#WeRemember”
Reflections on Bethlehem
Every December our collective thoughts turn to the little town of Bethlehem. We sing about it, read about it, and have a picture of it in our… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem”
Praying for Revival, and Not Liking it When it Happens
It’s easy to say that this whole “Jesus is King” thing is not real, that this is somehow a publicity stunt, that Kanye isn’t REALLY a believer.… Read more “Praying for Revival, and Not Liking it When it Happens”
What Is the Difference between Pagan, Agnostic, and Atheist?
originally published for Crosswalk.com “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.” – Psalm… Read more “What Is the Difference between Pagan, Agnostic, and Atheist?”
Ready or Not, It’s Autumn
It is again September, and with the start of September comes the end of Summer. And the end of Summer can be elusive, but look beyond a… Read more “Ready or Not, It’s Autumn”
What Does “Hallowed Be Thy Name” Mean?
This post was originally published at BibleStudyTools.com, and is property of the Salem Web Network “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (Matthew… Read more “What Does “Hallowed Be Thy Name” Mean?”
The First Day of School, and the Faith-Driven Influence of Mister Rogers
As we begin another school year, many of us are praying for teachers and students in our communities. Our schools are complex and intricate cultures, and they… Read more “The First Day of School, and the Faith-Driven Influence of Mister Rogers”
A Beautiful Tithes and Offerings Prayer
Originally published at Crosswalk.com When we think of ‘worship,’ our minds often turn to music and songs that we sing together on Sunday mornings. Yet, there is… Read more “A Beautiful Tithes and Offerings Prayer”
We All Bleed Blue
It is self-evident that St. Louis affected me more deeply than any other environment has ever done. I feel that there is something in having passed one’s… Read more “We All Bleed Blue”
