According an article in Christianity Today, the most popular Bible verse of 2018 is Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not… Read more “The Top Bible Verse of 2018 – What are We Afraid of?”
Tag: Religion
What Does Shalom Mean & Why Is it Important?
Originally posted at Crosswalk.com There is something special and moving about being greeted by the word Shalom! It can warm the heart and comfort the spirit. But… Read more “What Does Shalom Mean & Why Is it Important?”
An Eternal Citizenship
This week I attended the Right Now conference in beautiful Dallas, Texas with others from my church. There was a lot of good things discussed there, but… Read more “An Eternal Citizenship”
“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” – What Jesus Really Meant
Originally published at crosswalk.com Many of us are familiar with John 14, where Jesus tells His disciples that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. … Read more ““I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” – What Jesus Really Meant”
Our Manipulated Society and the Two Minutes Hate
“For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” – II Timothy 1:7 If you… Read more “Our Manipulated Society and the Two Minutes Hate”
Reflections on Bethlehem (Church of the Nativity)
The most fascinating place in Bethlehem has to be the church of the Nativity. The church is built atop the cave which is believed to be where… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem (Church of the Nativity)”
Reflections on Bethlehem (Part 1)
Every December our thoughts turn to Bethlehem. But what was Bethlehem really like? What is it like today? Sometimes I imagine there is a light dusting of… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem (Part 1)”
Choosing to Believe When There Is Every Reason Not To
How can we keep our faith when every indication is that our faith is misplaced? How can we trust God to deliver us when others have fallen?… Read more “Choosing to Believe When There Is Every Reason Not To”
The Christian Standard Bible – A Review of the Latest Bible Translation
About a month ago I was sent a review copy of the new Christian Standard Bible. I have been getting acquainted with it and am excited to… Read more “The Christian Standard Bible – A Review of the Latest Bible Translation”
A Straight Path
Do you ever feel like you are drifting the wrong direction? You are praying, reading Scripture, living the best you know how and yet things still seem… Read more “A Straight Path”
Pentecost: The Day the Church was Born
“Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” These words were spoken by Peter on the day the Church was born, and these words still ring as relevant today… Read more “Pentecost: The Day the Church was Born”
You Are Good To Me
The last time I released original music it was Christmas time, and it is exciting to get another song out there. There is a certain joy in the… Read more “You Are Good To Me”
The Knives Are Out…
I’ve written about the peculiar Christian practice of arguing over films before, and find it interesting that we as Christians are so ready to pull out the knives and… Read more “The Knives Are Out…”
Ngilapha, Send Me.
Every once in a while I take time to write about the various ministries my family members are involved in. Last year my daughter Ruth made her… Read more “Ngilapha, Send Me.”
Born Is The King: Album Review
Being an independent musician is something you do because you love it. You don’t do it for the fortune or glory because there really isn’t any, and… Read more “Born Is The King: Album Review”
A Trip to Israel, and a Christmas Album!
“Then say to them, Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will take the people of Israel from the nations among which they have gone, and will… Read more “A Trip to Israel, and a Christmas Album!”
Steadfast Love
“His Steadfast Love Endures Forever” Yesterday I released a song that is very special to me, titled “Steadfast Love”, and I would be thrilled and honored if you… Read more “Steadfast Love”
A Proverb A Day
The book of Proverbs is a book of wisdom, and I for one will take all the wisdom I can get! In a world where our lives… Read more “A Proverb A Day”
The Last Week of the Year
Christmas is a time of remembrance. The season guides us to reminisce about the joys and sorrows of years past, our days filled with favorite movies, thoughts… Read more “The Last Week of the Year”
Just Drop the Blanket
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This story, along with nine other reflections of Christmas and the New Year are now available in a new book, A Journey to Bethlehem: Inspiring thoughts… Read more “Just Drop the Blanket”
