Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it but sitting in judgment on it. James 4:11 I grew up in a church that passed judgment on others. They condemned cultural values and were also very critical of other churches. In fact, the church split seve...  Read More

For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 The apostle Paul wrote Philippians 1:21 so that the Philippian church would understand that even during persecution, they could remain firm in their faith. Fortunately for me, as well as most American believers, we have never faced suffering in our entire lives. That doesn’t dispel the meaning of this verse. However, it does mean that ...  Read More

In the early days of Christianity, a pivotal moment arose that would shape the future of the faith. As the gospel began to spread beyond its Jewish roots, a crucial question emerged: How would Gentile believers be incorporated into the family of God? This question wasn't just about religious practices; it struck at the heart of identity, belonging, and the very nature of salvation.The story unfold...  Read More

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”  Matthew 9:14Penny, my granddaughter, has lived in Austria her entire life, as has her family for the past 12 years. Even though she was two years old, her parents enrolled her in kindergarten, which is equivalent to day care in America. The difference was that the kids and...  Read More

In the annals of human history, few stories of survival and perseverance match that of Ernest Shackleton and his crew during their ill-fated Antarctic expedition. For nearly two years, they battled unimaginable odds - trapped in ice, marching across frozen wastelands, and sailing treacherous seas in open boats. Yet, against all expectations, every single crew member survived.This tale of endurance...  Read More

In an age of increasing secularism and moral decline, it's easy to feel discouraged about the future of Christianity in Western societies. Many believers find themselves torn between withdrawing into their churches or aggressively confronting the culture. But what if there's another way? What if we could recapture the transformative power of the gospel that once shaped Western civilization?The sto...  Read More