I would say that it is our duty to worship God during bad times because that is when we need Him the most. People often have this misconception that worshiping God is only necessary in good times. This is not the case at all. In fact, when we are in the middle of spiritual warfare, … Read more
You’ve probably heard that God wants you to pray to Him in Jesus’ name, but how do you pray to Jesus? Praying to Jesus isn’t something we always do naturally, and it can be difficult to know where to start and how to actually talk with Him about your needs and concerns. I have this … Read more
Why, yes! Some Christians do celebrate Halloween, just not in an ominous way. There really are no specific mentions of the word “Halloween” in the Bible. The closest reference is in I John 2:15-17, which is often paraphrased as “Be in the world but not of the world.” And as our pastor says, we strive … Read more
Understanding Its Meaning and Impact We’ve all heard the phrase “bad company corrupts good character.” It’s a timeless piece of wisdom often shared by parents, teachers, and spiritual leaders. But what does it really mean, and how can it apply to our everyday lives? Where Does the Phrase “Bad Company Corrupts Good Character” Come From? … Read more
The Good Book is filled with stories about prophets. But what is a false prophet? And how do we avoid them or disclaim them? What Is a True Prophet? Before we get into false prophets, let’s look at a one of the true prophets in the Bible. His “agenda” was God’s Will. He literally did … Read more
It’s a well-known adage: “When it rains, it pours.” Unfortunately, it’s usually said when things seem to keep going wrong, one rotten incident after the other. Things seem to happen in clusters, too, and you’ll eventually hear someone blurt it out: When it rains, it pours. When It Rains It Pours – On Our Cars … Read more
It’s almost July! You can practically feel the sales ads starting up… But what started Christmas in July in the first place? Was it an actual celebration or something else, like boosting sales? The History: What Started Christmas in July There are a few stories about the beginnings of a Christmas celebration in July. According … Read more
Yes, faith can move mountains! Mountains of worry, mountains of anxiety, mountains of fear, mountains of frustration… Whatever mountains you’re facing, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and trusting in His will makes those mountains into molehills that you can walk right through. Matthew 17:20 “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small … Read more
Are you walking the Romans Road to Salvation or struggling on your own road? Has using the Bible as a guide to ethics, common decency, and plain old-fashioned horse sense all become relics in America? Let’s just say, it is not looking good. What Road Are We On Today? In the last few years, we … Read more
Faith-based t-shirts DO make a statement. They tell people a little about the way you think and feel, and it’s definitely part of the first impression you make when you meet someone. If you wear all black, that says one thing; if you only wear bright colors, that says something else. So what if there … Read more
