Pew riders Beware!

A young woman was dying to finish high school. Ever since she was a little girl she just couldn’t wait to grow up. Then when she was in college, she was dying to graduate. After she graduated, she was dying to get a job to pay back her student loan. While she was working, she […]

There is no easy ride to God’s kingdom

A funny thing happened to me this week. Without my consent, someone signed me up to over 50 email lists, ordered DVDs and magazines on my behalf and even made requests that mortgage and real estate representatives call me to answer questions etc. Needless to say, I’m not too happy about this. What drove this […]

How do I know that I am saved?

How does anyone know I am saved and headed to heaven to rejoice with the Lord? Answers to this question can be found in a letter wrote by the apostle John. “And by this we may be sure that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He who says “I know him” but disobeys […]

Many are called, few are Chosen

This week while listening to our senior pastor deliver what seemed to be a confusing message, I believe God spoke to me. I am now faced with a revelation, a confirmation that I cannot ignore. Understanding the fact our bibles are translations rather than the original word of God, it has become clear to me […]

Finding Peace and Comfort in God’s word

My sister and her husband are going through quite a lot these days moving from a small town to a large urban area. The contrast between both locations and the adjustment their children will be experiencing are at the root of tremendous stress they are both having difficulty dealing with. Jacqueline is Catholic and relying […]

Do I have to be Baptized to enter Heaven?

Baptism is more than an important act of obedience, it is a symbolic rebirth and a public acknowledgment of one’s faith in Jesus Christ. It is also a biblical requirement to one’s salvation. According to scripture, to be saved believers must be baptized. These are the words of Jesus Christ: “He who believes and is […]

You are what You eat

The bible features numerous verses written to act as a guideline for healthy eating habits. Though it is true the old and new testament greatly differ when describing which foods are acceptable for consumption, God’s message is clear: We are to eat fresh, unprocessed foods. Many of the heroes of faith, the Godly men of […]

Will Jesus know You upon judgment day?

Are you ready for Jesus’ return? Are you born again, have been baptized and involved in ministry? I hope you say yes to all three, otherwise you run the chance of being turned away at the pearly gates of heaven. Over the past few weeks, we have covered the help topic learning how, when and […]

Knowing who to Help

Knowing when and how to help others is an important part of one’s salvation however, knowing who to help is far more crucial. In a world filled with false prophets and evil doers, helping the right people can be tricky. In recent weeks, we talked about lending a helping hand to those in need. Much […]

Knowing how to Help

Ever since I was saved and accepted God’s commands as my guidebook, I have struggled with watching secular television. One of my favorite shows continues to be ER, an award winning drama series on NBC. My wife Elizabeth and I have been fans since the very first season over a decade ago. This week’s episode […]