Intentional Evangelism

Today, many consider America as a postmodern culture where experiential Christianity is paramount. While informational approaches to evangelism may still have some merit these approaches must migrate to a demonstration of the life changing power of Jesus Christ, being lived out before those who are unbelievers or incarnational evangelism. Authenticity is vital for the believer to be an effective...

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In the Throne Room

  Christians long to be in heaven their final home leaving all their sorrows here on earth. While here, we are just strangers passing through on our pilgrimage (Hebrews 11:13). For a moment, we can examine instances from the book of Revelation to gain some insight of heaven and especially the Throne Room.   The first glimpse into the Throne Room is in Revelation 1:10-11a (AMPC), “I...

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From Denial to Courage

  The establishment of the Jewish Feast of Pentecost along with many others is in the Old Testament marking significant interventions of God on behalf of the Jewish people as part of the revelation of God to man. These are the Feast of the Lord (Leviticus 23). Within these feast we can find Jesus as many parallel events of His life. Many scholars believe Mary’s conception of Jesus was during...

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Christian Leader

As a Christian leader, personal leadership capabilities are not limited to Christian contexts, but extends to non-Christian environments as well. The example of being salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) is necessary in a world yielded to fleshly whims. Don N. Howell, Jr., offers a definition: “Biblical leadership is taking the initiative to influence people to grow in holiness and to passionately...

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Troubles

The Psalmist David found himself in trouble at various points of his life. It is unclear the exact trouble he was experiencing when he wrote Psalm 27. Jewish tradition holds that the writing occurred upon his last battle (2 Samuel 21), while other theologians believe the writing occurred prior to David assuming the throne. In any case, this Psalm provides great comfort for those who are experiencing...

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Mom's Great Faith

On this Mother’s Day, the Canaanite mother (Matthew 15:21-28) provides the opportunity to thank mothers for their faith filled prayers for their children. Idolatry and wickedness filled the hearts of the Canaanites who lived in the cities of Tyre and Sidon, and it would have been inappropriate for Christ to venture there. However, Jesus did visit the coast of these cities on the Sea of Galilee....

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Yesterday

Yesterday, May 5, 2016, was quite a busy day with Cinco de Mayo, National Day of Prayer, and Ascension Day all celebrated on that day. This critical time within our country draws need for our continued prayer over our nation. Just one single day a year is insufficient, but there should be daily prayer of guidance for our nation, leaders, and citizens.   This critical period marks a time...

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New Start

A fresh new start. When we have made errors or life itself has just become too hard to endure, we long for a fresh new start. As Christians, we gain this new start when we are grafted into the body of Christ. The old has passed away and we are given a fresh new way (2 Corinthians 5:17, AMPC). When we become followers of Christ, we are submitting to new principles and rules. It is not just a simple...

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Decision Day

Decision Day is today, May 1st, where many American High School Seniors must finalize and submit their choice of college. Adam and Eve faced the first decision day in the Garden of Eden. God had sat them in the garden with simple instructions. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and blessing...

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