Do you struggle with anxiety? You are not alone. An estimated 40 million adults in the United States have been affected by this nemesis. In fact, so many have been affected that the healthcare industry spends $42 billion dollars a year to combat this plague. This number is 1/3rd of the total cost of mental... Continue Reading →
Martin Luther Misquoted by Evangelicals
Today, evangelicals defend Luther's pithy statement: "Justification by faith alone in Christ alone." Here is what R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier ministries, has to say about Luther's theological accomplishments. “Luther blazed the rediscovery of justification by faith alone, and he restored the church's focus to Christ alone." - R.C. Sproul But does Sproul accurately portray... Continue Reading →
The End Times: An Exegetical Study on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
(2:1)Ἐρωτῶμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί...Paul introduces a change from thanksgiving and prayer in the previous chapter with the preposition δὲ in the phrase Ἐρωτῶμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφο “Moreover, we urge you, brothers.” This epistolary section is addressed to new believers in Thessalonica in the first chapter, indicating an urgency to listen to the teaching they are... Continue Reading →
The Ingenuity of the Heart Palpates God’s Handiwork
Did you know the heart circulates blood through at least 1,500 miles of vessels in your body? In order to achieve this feat, the heart needs to keep beating 100,000 times per day. Can you imagine how much energy and friction the heart produces? That's why God designed a special lubricant inside the pericardial sac... Continue Reading →
Why Be Anxious When God Is All You Need?
"But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:19 I will be the first to admit: I worry. Anxiety oozes out of me, especially before take off on an airplane. There's even times when I sincerely doubt God is all I need. But regardless of... Continue Reading →
As a Christian, I can’t Vote for Clinton or Trump.
As a Christian, I can't support Trump's misogynistic worldview, Clinton's age-based discrimination of the unborn, or Johnson's extreme view of limited government, which is borderline anarchy. Thus, I have decided to vote for a write-in candidate for President, Evan McMullin. He is a conservative leader with conservative values. You can find out more about... Continue Reading →
Dear Church, Carry One Another’s Burdens!
"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Gal. 6:2)." The Apostle Paul is writing this letter to the Church in Galatia. He knows church life can get messy. Church is not a place for the righteous, but a hospital for sick people. It's a community for... Continue Reading →
A Friendly Dialogue Concerning Baptism
I had a great conversation with a man named David concerning Baptism. Below is our full conversation. Whether you agree or disagree with our positions, it may help you better understand what baptism is and it's relation to the gospel. Enjoy! ME: Hey David, thanks for your comments concerning baptism. I appreciate your interpretation of... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: How does God’s Spirit Help us make Good Decisions?
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Triune God. He has many attributes that assist a Christian in being more God-like. For instance, the Holy Spirit imparts knowledge (1 Cor. 2:10-11), love (Rom. 15:30), intelligence (Acts 13:2), is a comforter (Jn 14:26) and teaches or unveils God’s Word to believers (Jn. 16:13-14; 1... Continue Reading →
Transgender, Transethnicity, Transage?
The Indiana State Legislature recently advanced Senate Bill 344, which extended limited civil rights to lesbian and gay people in employment, housing, and public accommodations. However, the bill did exclude protections for transgender people. Some Kokomo Common Council members of Indiana were not happy with the state’s decision. One member publicly expressed his desire to... Continue Reading →