OK, OK. I know I’m a pastor. I know I probably would smell like a church if church had a smell. You might even think because I have a vested interest in seeing the Church perpetuated, you can’t trust what I say here. But the myth referred to in the title above comes across in many ways. It is advanced … Read More
21 Myths: Not One Scintilla of Historical Proof
I’ve heard it said 100 different ways by 100 different people.“There is no historical proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed.”“The only witness to Jesus’ life is the Bible.”“It’s all made up. There never was a Jesus.” Behind the many ways this myth about Jesus is spun is ignorance about what we do and can know. The content in the gospels points … Read More
21 Myths About Jesus in 21 Days
You’ve likely heard them. People make up all kinds of myths about Jesus. Often, they use these myths to dismiss him or the Church. Sometimes, myths are used about Jesus because if he’s 100% legit, it will require a complete reordering of one’s private world. Over the next 21 days, leading up to Easter Sunday, I’ll be dealing with one … Read More
Why Fast? 3 Powerful Reasons
Here is #28 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #28: I’ve heard you talk about fasting as an important spiritual discipline in the life of a believer. I’ve never done it. Why should I do it? A: This is a timely … Read More
4 REASONS THE BIBLE IS CREDIBLE
Here is #25 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #25: Why put any trust that the Bible is anything more than made up stories? A: There are a number of reasons, beyond the internal affirmations of scripture, that Christians trust the … Read More
5 Keys for Unlocking the Parables
Here is #22 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #23: Since Jesus taught a lot with parables, what can you tell me about how to understand them? A: If you research them on the internet, you’ll find a LOT of ideas about … Read More
Is Hell Forever?
Here is #14 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #15: Do people in hell have a chance to get out? This question, submitted at our February 6 Q Morning, raises a number of significant issues. Beyond the basic question about the … Read More
3 Keys to Seeing Prayer Answered
Here is #12 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #12: What is the key to having God answer our prayers?A: This question is actually being asked by someone I would describe as a lifelong Christian. One of the things I love about … Read More
What is the Meaning of 666?
The Q&A below represent the fifth post in my series “31 Questions in 31 Days”. To learn more about it, do a search above on “31 Days”. Feel free to submit a question yourself by clicking here! Q #5: In 1 Kings 10:14, Solomon’s annual income was six hundred and sixty-six talents of gold. In Revelation 13:18, the mark of … Read More
Christmas Eve 2014
Our Christmas Eve service is posted below. In it, I deliver a message focused on the Word who became flesh. God…Maker…Unmatched Glory…became a human being! The music and strings and choir are also all there to be seen. I hope your Christmas was bright and that God blesses your New Year!