"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." (Joshua 1:8)For modern day Christians, individual Bible study has become an important part of our personal life in Christ. Yet since we ar...  Read More

As I was looking through my newsfeed this weekend, the phrase “God is dead” appeared in one of the articles. This phrase is most closely associated with German born Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, 1844 – 1900, one of the most prominent philosophers of the 19th century.Nietzsche wrote of many things but was especially critical of Christianity because he believed that it inhibits the emergence of the Ü...  Read More

If you are looking for a book of the bible to reveal God’s unchanging character and attributes, you will see it clearly in the last book of the Old Testament – Malachi. In this book, we encounter a divine conversation between man and God that is argumentative, heartfelt, and convicting. A conversation that reveals profound insights into the character of God. As background, Malachi served as a prop...  Read More

Today we celebrate Independence Day in the U.S. Historically, this means we are celebrating freedom from tyranny and the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And today, these words and this celebration is more important than ever.While our nation has become divided and too many people and leaders seem to be more concerned with winning and control, our American democracy hangs on a...  Read More

Let's do a little studying of the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. He writes this letter to defend the gospel message he preached and also his authority as an apostle to do so. He needed to do this because certain Jewish Christians were making circumcision and certain aspects of the Mosaic Law a requirement for salvation. These Judaizers, as they were known, were making salvation a matter o...  Read More

Shame is a powerful and debilitating emotion that can weigh us down, leaving us feeling isolated, unworthy, and trapped in our past mistakes. However, as followers of Christ, we have the privilege of experiencing the transformative power of His love and grace. In this devotional, we will explore how Jesus, through His life, death, and resurrection, offers us a path to overcome shame and embrace a ...  Read More