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 →
Is Divorce Ever an Option in the Christian Life?
Case study: [1] Julie and Tim have been married for 10 years. In the last year, Tim has been verbally abusive towards her. Just last week, Tim went completely crazy. Julie told him to cut the grass outside and Tim got upset and started yelling at her. As he yelled and became more frustrated, he threw his phone at her. He missed her,... Continue Reading →
7 Virtues of the Christian Life
Hebrews 13:1-6 Passage 1. Christians are transformed to love others (v.1) Story: During the 17th century, Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, sentenced a soldier to be shot for his crimes. The execution was to take place at the ringing of the evening curfew bell. However, the bell did not sound. The soldier's fiancé had... Continue Reading →
The Infinitely Majestic God
Did you know humans are created in the image and likeness of God? The Bible supports this concept. Read Genesis 1:26-27. "Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and... Continue Reading →
Martin Luther’s Conversion Experience
There's a story about Martin Luther, a German monk, priest, and important figure to the birth of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. When he was traveling through a terrible thunderstorm, a lightning strike nearly killed him. He cried out a vow to God that if he survived he would live as a monk. And so... Continue Reading →
American Christian, Who Do You Worship?
“Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary." -Hebrews 9:1 The word worship comes from the old English word “Worth-ship”. This is a stronger term than honor and adoration you would offer to a human being—only a Supreme Being God is worthy of worship. Ironically, a word that is closely... Continue Reading →
How was Jesus both Fully God and Fully Man?
Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man---yet is one person. In this essay, I will defend the dual nature of Christ’s humanity and deity. Then, I will explain why this reality is crucial for the salvation of the world. The duality of Christ begins in Mary’s womb. The Bible states: “that which is... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian Life
The role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life is multifaceted: to give life, power, purification, revelation, and guidance to believers.[1] In this essay, I will explain each of these characteristics and how they are important in the counseling process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuIAbpE01Dc God gives life to all creatures. The psalmist said, “When you send forth... Continue Reading →
The Power of Christianity Is Found In A Person
"And because of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, so that, as it is written, Let the one who boats, boast in the Lord ( 1 Cor. 1:30)." I lived in the beautiful city of Louisville, Kentucky for three years of my life, studying... Continue Reading →
Water: The Most Abundant Resource?
Did you know there is approximately 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth? 97% comes from the ocean, 2% is frozen in the polar ice caps, and less than 1% of water is found in fresh lakes, rivers, and springs underground. Although most of this water is salted from the ocean, there is still... Continue Reading →