Is Christianity still relevant?

Today we will talk a bit about religion. Allow me to share a few facts about world religions. Here is the breakdown of the major world religions, expressed as a percentage, and a brief description of each: Islam- 23.2%- Islam is a major world religion begun by...

Be an Encourager

The Apostle Paul wrote frequently about the importance of encouragement. In 1Thessalonians 5:11 Paul wrote: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.” He repeats the same instruction in 2 Corinthians 13:11, Romans 1:11-12, and...

What’s in a Name?

We live in a world where it is common to assign nicknames to people, either someone close to us or perhaps a celebrity in sports, entertainment, or the arts. A definition of a nickname is a descriptive name added to or replacing one’s actual name. Some nicknames...

Preparing for the End of Roe v. Wade

         As I write, protests over the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade continue across America.  Roe is the 1973 decision by the Supreme Court that states must allow abortion prior to viability at 23 weeks.  With...

How Jesus did church…

Matthew 9:35- 10:10: Then Jesus went to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and...

Hermeneutics- Why it matters

Hermeneutics is the science of interpreting what an author has written. In Christian theology, hermeneutics focuses specifically on constructing and discovering the appropriate rules for interpreting the Bible. It is the science of interpretation and explanation;...