I was there to gamble and drink whiskey. I was there to bet on Major Thunder at the infamous derby. Until a jarring sound from a megaphone invaded my ears. A burly bearded man preached: "Repent or you will perish!" I took a shot of whiskey To numb the convicted soul. I voiced with the... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: God Shines Brighter!
The stars brightly shineIn the dark wintery glow.But God shines brighter! Did you know our sun is a star that burns at 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit? This temperature is incredible. However, some of the stars shining in the night sky can be as scorching as 200 million degrees Fahrenheit at their core! This is unfathomable. Despite... Continue Reading →
Psalm 47: Praying Through The Psalms
Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved (Ps. 47:1-4). Dear Heavenly Father, my... Continue Reading →
What Is Evangelism And Why Is It An Important Role For The Church?
Evangelism is defined as, "the God-given ability to share the gospel with non-believers in a relevant, practical, and engaging way so that they choose to become followers of Jesus." This definition encapsulates the heart of the great commission---to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Matt. 28:19-20; Lk. 14:23; Mk.... Continue Reading →
Verse of The Day: The Seal of The Holy Spirit
"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." -Ephesians 4:30 I was driving in the car with my two sons to Taekwondo when my oldest son asked me a very important question. He said, "Dad, I am like 99% sure I have the Holy... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 4
What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” The righteousness of God does not come from obedience... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Blue Ocean
I set my gaze towardThe blue ocean horizonAnd see God's greatness. Have you ever stood on the beach and just gazed toward the ocean horizon? Even though I have been to the ocean many times, this incredible view still takes my breath away. I am reminded of how small of a creature I am and... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: The Gospel Is For Everyone
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus (Gal 3:28)." God despises racism. Any type of prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed to a certain racial or ethnic group should never be tolerated. It's clear from Scripture the Lord does... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: The Path of Virtue
What path will you choose?The path of virtue livingOr the path of vice? God has given humanity free will. What will you do with the freedom God has given you? The path of virtuous living is much harder and an uphill battle, but in the end, it leads to life. The path of vice is... Continue Reading →
Psalm 117: Praying Through The Psalms
Did you know that Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the whole Bible? Nevertheless, the message is quite clear: The Lord is worthy of praise! While you read through this Psalm, I want you to meditate on the meaning, apply it to you personally, and pray these wonderful truths back to God. Let's begin!... Continue Reading →