There are 4 key concepts in biblical marriage. They include: marriage as a covenant relationship, marriage as a design for holiness, intimacy in marriage, and marriage as a reflection of Christ and the Church. 1. Biblical Marriage As A Covenant Relationship From the beginning, God created people as both male and female. In the Garden... Continue Reading →
Poem: The Madman Who Found God
A cold October In the 14th century Sat a madman At his cedar desk With a quill pen. Staring out His Gothic window He began to curse and sin. Yelling at barren Weeping willows While the rain Tapped the roof. He threw his ink And feathery pillows Yelling: God, show me proof! The black ink... Continue Reading →
What Does The Bible Say About Armageddon And The End Of The World?
With all the recent wars, famines, hurricanes, and now the COVID-19 pandemic, people are asking themselves if the end of the world is coming soon. Jesus told us in Matthew 24:36 that no one except God Almighty knows the last day or hour. Nevertheless, we should be diligent to watch for the signs. In this... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit Teaches Us The Mysteries Of God
"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground." - Psalm 143:10 My favorite teacher in college was my chemistry professor. Yes, I know. Chemistry is such a difficult subject. How could this possibly be the case? The reason is, she took a difficult... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Live Wisely Because The Days Are Evil
"Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." - Ephesians 5:15 Paul the apostle wrote the book of Ephesians while he was in jail around 62 AD. The world around him was full of evil. He was being... Continue Reading →
25 Ideas For Growing In Your Relationship With God
1. Carve out a time for prayer in your busy schedule. My friend in college said no matter what was happening, there was a specific time reserved for God alone and his appointment was more important than anyone else. I find that admirable and noteworthy of imitating. This world has so many distractions. Smartphones, social... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Let The Peace of God Guard Your Hearts and Minds
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7 God promises us in Philippians 4:7 that he will impart to us a peace that will help guard our hearts and minds through Jesus Christ in this ruthless world. Jesus said, "Blessed are the... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: The Art Of Contentment
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." -Philippians 4:12 What a simply profound statement. The apostle Paul is writing... Continue Reading →
10 Daily Habits That Will Cultivate A Healthy Relationship with God
Are you excited to cultivate daily habits that will strengthen your relationship with God? I know I am eager to share with you 10 habits that I believe will help you build a healthy connection with God and others. They are: Reading the Bible daily, prayer, evangelism, memorizing Scripture, communion with believers, counseling others, serving... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Is Faith Alone in Christ Alone Biblical?
Last week, I had an interesting conversation with a friend on Facebook. Both of us noticed many churches use the identifiable slogan, "faith alone in Christ alone." But what exactly does that mean? And is it biblical? My friend argued that simply because some groups summarize their position with a recognizable slogan does not mean... Continue Reading →