Most churches will have an advent wreath, holding four candles on the outside, and a candle in the center. Churches will light a new candle each week, leading up to Christmas, and on Christmas or ...

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, [1]I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

In this podcast (episode #564) and blog, I talk about the importance of friendships, and how they can impact our mental health. Friendships are a beautiful part of life that contribute so much value ...

16 Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Many people ask, "What ensures that my prayers are answered?" The Bible offers guidance, starting with the idea that "the prayer of the righteous avails much." Righteousness, as seen in Abraham’s ...

Last year, I was asked to teach about Chanukah with a church group in Dallas. I don’t always remember the nature of all the speaking engagements I do in all, or even most of the churches and among ...

10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Is it wrong for Christians to say Xmas, and are we being offensive to Jesus or denying our faith if we do? Christmas or Xmas, which one should you use? There was a time when saying Merry Christmas was ...

How important is religious freedom to a free society? Is religious liberty essential to the success and survival of the church? Let's see what the Bible has to say. The ability to practice one’s faith ...

In biblical times, women were expected to become mothers, so when the Bible zooms in on a woman's life and discusses her pregnancy or the birth of her child, I believe we should sit up and take notice ...

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:15-16 ...

When you share your story like the demon-possessed man did, the enemy loses. See, this man was enslaved by the community who should have cared for him, and he was owned by a legion of demons. A legion ...