“My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a... Continue Reading →
Running the Spiritual Race of Life
Have you ever received any trophies or ribbons for a sports competition and/or extracurricular activity? If so, which one was the most impactful for you? I received my most meaningful reward when I was a sophomore in High School. Our swim team participated in a weekend meet called The House of Champions. It took place... Continue Reading →
Are you a Giver or a Taker?
Don’t you like experiencing the surprise of a family member or good friend open a present you bought them for their birthday? I remember when I was a freshman in high school, I got a special present for my Mom. I went to the Markland mall and found a good deal on golden loop earrings... Continue Reading →
The Beauty of Unconditional Forgiveness
On a scale from 1-10, one being the easiest and ten being the hardest, how would you rate your ability to forgive someone in the following situations. Afterward, ask yourself, "Does my desire to forgive depend on the severity of the offense?" 1. Your sibling borrows your coat jacket for a backpacking trip in the... Continue Reading →
The Rise in Urbanization
Did you know that by the year 2050, 85% of the population will live in big cities? This clearly demonstrates the rise of modernization, industrialization, and is a sociocultural shift that will forever change the way humans interact.What causes urbanization? It occurs as individuals, commercial businesses, social and governmental efforts conglomerate to places that are... Continue Reading →
People tend to get caught up in where they should worship God, what music they should listen to, or not listen to, and how their style of praising God looks to other people. Should I be silent, sing along, raise up one hand, or maybe both? However, this is not the right focus and misses... Continue Reading →
5 Reasons For Pursuing a Theological Education
Imagine that you are in the doctor's office. The nurse calls you back, takes your blood pressure and temperature. Then she drops you off in a vacant room and informs you the doctor will check with you shortly . While you wait anxiously, you can't help but stare at the clock and listen to the... Continue Reading →
Sharing the Gospel Never Returns Void
In the spring of 1992, a fourth-grade class from Portland, Maine was being taught about ocean currents. During one lesson, their teacher, Pamela Trieu, spoke about the Gulf Stream and how it flows along the East Coast and rotates around Europe. After the lesson, the kids came up with an innovative idea. They exclaimed, “Let’s... Continue Reading →
The Epidemic of Violence is Ravaging Our Nation
On March 22nd, 2014 between 7 and 10 PM, Louisville Metro Police Department received a phone call concerning disorderly behavior on the Waterfront Bridge in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Chief of Police Steve Conrad said there were a total of 17 incidents, 5 robberies, 4 assaults, and the rest criminal mischief from a mob of 200... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Least Evangelical Countries in the World
5. Yemen - Located in Western Asia, the Republic of Yemen is in the Arabian peninsula, borders the Gulf of Eden, the Arabian Sea, and the Red Sea. It ranks as the 50th largest country in the world at 203,850 square miles. The top 3 languages spoken are Arabic, Hindi, and Somalian. There are approximately... Continue Reading →