Being Christian is no cake walk. True disciples of Jesus Christ are saved by faith and justified by works. Judged according to what we say, what we do and what we endure, disciples need a solid foundation to survive the ongoing flood brought on by the world. The recipe for a solid foundation can be […]
Category Archives: Bible Studies
The Parable of the Two Sons
My wife Elizabeth teaches Sunday school at Calvary Chapel. This week’s lesson featured the parable of the two sons, a story symbolic of the Christian church made up of both faithful believers and hypocrites. Watching Liz cheerfully teach toddlers about obedience inspired me to write about this simple yet powerful parable told by Jesus in […]
Best way to get Revenge
We have all been wronged at one point or another by either a friend, a family member or even a a stranger. Our instincts drive us to react in a worldly manner often making the situation worse. This message provides biblical ways to get even with those who did us wrong… Bitterness, discord and anxiety […]
Who wrote the Bible?
One of the most popular questions in ministry involves the origin of the bible. Countless times I have been asked by whom and when the bible was written. In this week’s message I will provide answers to the most commonly asked questions about the word of God. The bible consists of two sections, the old […]
Abortion is Murder
In the United-States, one out of every three pregnancies results in abortion. This translates into 1.5 million abortions each year, in the US alone. What is even more troubling is that 93% of these abortions are based on convenience. While these numbers seem to be too shocking for many to grasp, I can painfully relate […]
Turning Divorce into a Blessing
There are many things God hates. “Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.” (Proverbs 16:16-19) God also hates divorce since marriage is […]
Dealing with Wolves in Sheep’s clothing
What’s worse than non-believers? Wolves in sheeps clothing that prey among the Christian community. I have been a witness of such troubling behavior too many times and on the eve of my 41st birthday, I felt called to share some personal experiences with such predators as well as possible remedy to either get rid of […]
Are wine and alcoholic beverages acceptable to God?
Did you know the word “wine” is found 212 times in the New King James version of the word of God? With that in mind, what is the theological bottom line about wine and spirits? Let’s find out… “And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of […]
One breath closer to Death
This week I experienced mortality like I never have before. Through the only humane method made possible by euthanasia, Diggitty Dank my 12 year old black lab peacefully fell asleep and died on May 3rd, 2007 at 11:43PM. As a result of cancer and multiple infections, Dank went from energetic and playful to lethargic in […]
False Prophets, Dogs and Pigs
In a decaying society headed for destruction, it has become increasingly difficult to ignore the obvious presence of evil all around us. More than ever before, the world is bombarded with greed, pride and temptation. The bible warns believers of one of the most damaging part of this sinful invasion which involve false prophets. Earlier […]