This past weekend I had the privilege and honor of performing a wedding for a couple. Marriage has to be one of the most beautiful pictures God has given us to show His relationship to His people. Marriage is also one of my favorite subjects to talk about. For my premarital preparation with the couple... Continue Reading →
This is a question that many in the evangelical church are afraid of; but it is one that should be answered. Sanctification is a work of the Holy Spirit, not through manipulative emotional hype, but through the truth of God's word (John 17:17). Jesus prayed that His church would be sanctified by the truth. Never... Continue Reading →
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1 (ESV) Hebrews 11 is a relatively famous chapter in the New Testament. In this chapter, the writer lists numerous examples of people who had faith in God. Often when we read about these people we imagine them... Continue Reading →
Many know John 3:16. It is probably the most popular verse in all the Bible. But what about 1 John 3:16. Lately, it has been this verse that the Lord has used to get my attention. By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down... Continue Reading →
I have heard several good pastors-teachers lately talk about the issue of division within religion in general, as well as in the church. Whether for good reasons or not, I have heard many people ask the question, 'when do I know that I should leave a church?' While most of the time this is a... Continue Reading →
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