Don't ever give up!Follow your aspirations. And you will succeed. I hope this haiku provides encouragement to your soul. No matter how difficult your aspirations and goals are---never give up. Continue to persevere and you will succeed. Don't ever lose hope. May the Lord give you wisdom, strength, and courage to follow your dreams. In... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 5
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 The Apostle Paul has spent the previous chapters carefully arguing in favor... Continue Reading →
Poem: Modern Prodigal Found
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 →