A recent comment by a comedian has received probably outsized attention, but can cause us to think about two important areas of Scripture: the importance of modesty and the admonition to not cause others to stumble. We must always make sure that the way we present ourselves, that we carry ourselves, is reflective of the Holy Spirit within us. Scripture Passage (ESV): Luke 17:1-2...  Read More

Yesterday, I addressed the importance of getting information from trustworthy sources. Believers in Christ should be devoted to getting the truth and disseminating the truth, even to the extent of being discerning about what we share with others. We reject false information and unbiblical behavior. Now, the flow of information has been warped even further because certain companies now encourage pe...  Read More

I speak fairly often about making sure that the sources that we go to for information are trusted, and if they claim to be “Christian,” that what they publish is consistent with a Biblical worldview and grounded in truth. 1st John 4 encourages Christians to be very demanding and discerning, and to “test the spirits.” And we should certainly not consume or spread information that is questionable fa...  Read More

October is recognized as Christian Higher Education Month, and we can take the opportunity to reflect on growing in, as 2nd Peter 3 says, “the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”  The Bible tells us in 1st Corinthians 1 that we have “the mind of Christ.”  So, the purpose of Christian education is to help students to think Biblically, to develop a Biblical worldview and to dev...  Read More

This week's edition of "3Stories," highlighting three stories of relevance to the Christian community, includes these stories:* A reported 80k gather to pray in Cowboys’ stadium.* IA City Council meeting Satanic prayer opposed by pastor.* CA declines to include religious exemption from new LGBTQ law....  Read More

The American campus, by and large, has been a bastion of progressive indoctrination, including secular humanism, cultural Marxism, the promotion of immorality, and as of late, a rise in antisemitism.  Throughout the years, it’s been reported about the sheer lack of critical thinking present on some campuses and the proliferation of groupthink.  At the expense of culture at large. Scripture Passage...  Read More

It’s always helpful as a believer to consider how we can grow, how we can be more devoted to Christ, and what He desires to do in and through us. And, we can evaluate to see how He might be charting a course for our future, under the leadership of His Holy Spirit. And, hopefully, a month from now, a year from now, we can see that He has continued that work that He began in you when you first came ...  Read More

The deviant trends in human sexuality over the past few decades has negatively impacted society and has even infiltrated the Church. We have been placed in the position to confront these trends Biblically, and we recognize that God’s ways are best and His truth is superior. But, there are those that accommodate the world’s ways, leading to enormous pressure on relationships and the consequences of...  Read More

We live in an extremely dangerous world, it seems, and I believe it is a fulfillment of the signs that Jesus pointed to in Matthew 24, as He spoke of wars and rumors of wars. Not only are countries going to war against one another, but there are actors now that are driven by ideology and commit heinous acts in order to promote it. Sometimes they’re associated with a country, sometimes a group, oth...  Read More

In whatever field of endeavor we undertake, presumably under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, we are to allow the Scriptures, illuminated by the Spirit to guide us.  From the employee in manufacturing, engineering, a variety of trades, to food service to a governmental leader, I believe it is the expectation of Christ to obey Him, to allow Him to order our steps, and seek to glorify His name.Scr...  Read More

Following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, there was a sustained period of spiritual growth for the early Church. On the day of Pentecost, the gospel was preached and 3000 were saved. Throughout the book of Acts, we can read how that cycle of proclamation and response contributed to the growth of what we know as the Church. And, our God hasn’t changed - He desires for His Word to be procla...  Read More

In this week's edition of "3Stories," emphasizing three stories of relevance to the Christian community, you can find these developments:* New study shows millions of Christians are prevented from or limited in access to the Bible.* New SBC President encourages pastors to speak out on political matters according to Biblical convictions.* Alabama settles with TikTok to protect children....  Read More