California pastor Jack Hibbs was a leading voice warning constituents about the stark possibilities offered by a bill called AB495, which was recently signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.  The Washington Stand said that the governor "signed into law a measure that would allow virtually any adult to take custody-like control of a child, including making medical care decisions on their behalf and e...  Read More

In the first chapter of the book of John, we meet a fisherman named Andrew - he had become a follower of John the Baptist, who introduced him to Jesus. That man responded by not only following the Nazarene, but went to invite his brother to come along, as well.  This is where we meet the two of the first disciples of Jesus.  We can read the narrative in John 1 (ESV):38 Jesus turned and saw them fo...  Read More

In the endeavors we undertake, we can be motivated to do our very best for the Lord.  We have access to the power of the Holy Spirit, who gives us the ability to live in a manner that pleases God and calls attention to His presence within us.  A certain well-known major league baseball player has adopted this verse as his favorite - this passage from Colossians 3 (ESV) contains the verse:22 Bondse...  Read More

The Bible is more than just a guidebook for living, more than merely a set of rules and regulations - God's Word reflects the very heart of God!   It is living and active, as the Scriptures say, and it should not only form the basis for the way we live, but empower us to effectively live the Christian life.  It forms our worldview, our theology, and it is critical that people of God are people of ...  Read More

Our devotion to the one true Jesus should propel us to defend His teachings, to relate the truth.  That He said there was one way to God our Heavenly Father, who said He was the way, the truth, and the life.  There are many religions who claim a path to divinity, but only one way to know God - that is through Jesus, and while we can show respect to people who practice a variety of religions, we ca...  Read More

From the book of Genesis, we find that our Creator God made two genders: male and female. He instituted marriage and announced his intent for men and women to come together in that holy bond and to produce children.  When you attempt to tamper with God's created order, there are direct consequences.  Romans 1 (ESV) enunciates the effects of rejecting God:24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts ...  Read More

In the state of Alabama, the question over whether or not objectionable, sexually-oriented material can be made available to children in public libraries has yielded some positive results, but there is more to be done to ensure that children are protected from this material.  A federal judge has issued a key ruling saying that school libraries have discretion about the types of books they choose t...  Read More

Music is such an integral part of our Christian life.  God calls us to fellowship with and worship Him, and through our vocal praise, from honoring God with our words of exaltation to singing out His praises, we demonstrate our love and devotion for Him, and we ourselves are built up on the inside.  In our services, times of worship can prepare our hearts to receive His Word. The Bible states in P...  Read More

It's been almost three weeks since the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service in Arizona, which thousands attended in person and millions watched in some form through online platforms. In the midst of the moving worship and messages that were centered on gospel truth, which Kirk embraced and communicated, there was one seminal moment that continues to ring throughout the media, a moment that touched hearts...  Read More

While some might want to characterize our youth and young adults as somewhat of a "lost generation," anecdotal reports and survey data are showing that God is doing an amazing work among Generation Z.  This resurgence shows, I believe, that there is a search that is taking place that is leading to Jesus, who can give them what their hearts are looking for.  In Matthew 7 (ESV), we can read these wo...  Read More

Associations can be very important.  In our quest to live godly, we have to make sure that we are free from entanglements, that we are not engaged in questionable activities that could hurt our witness and steer clear of people or entities that will reflect poorly on us.  We must always maintain integrity in our decision-making, and seek to reflect godliness in all things. The Bible tells us in 1s...  Read More

When you consider Bible prophecy and the scenario of what will occur at the time of the Rapture of the Church, the Tribulation period, and the second coming of Jesus, you cannot look beyond the nation of Israel.  God's prophetic timetable centers around the Jewish people and the geographical region that we call the Middle East.  Jesus Himself taught in Luke 21:20 “But when you see Jerusalem surrou...  Read More