“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” Most of us carry “smart” phones in our pockets today. These are phones that come with data plans, meaning we are connected 24/7. No matter where we are, we can check out and post to our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Snapchat accounts. We can also stay on top of breaking news; send and receive texts from our friends. You get the picture. I don’t agree living in a connected world is always a good […]

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8) President Trump’s famous reality star and former highest ranking African-American aide in the White House is claiming he is a racist. I’m really not surprised that what has plagued our nation for years may be showing up again in the White House. Billy Graham said for years that the greatest problem facing America […]

“I have waited for your salvation, O Lord.” (Genesis 49:18) We frequently receive emails from readers seeking answers to spiritual dilemmas that life brings their way. Without a doubt, the most frequently asked question I get concerns the assuredness of salvation. Recently, a reader wrote: “I love Jesus with everything in me. I have committed my life to him and truly believe. I just have a big problem really believing how Jesus could forgive me for messing up a lot; also accepting true assurance. I am searching for […]

So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. (John 13:12-15) The Gospel of John was the last Gospel that […]