Why did Jesus have to suffer and die? If God is God Almighty, Creator of the Universe and everything in it, why didn’t He just forgive the sins of mankind and take everybody to heaven with Him when they die? God is pure and holy. He cannot be near sin. Man is born into sin (physically), through his father Adam. Romans 5:12 - “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” The wages of sin is

How many times has something happened that you just don’t understand why? One of the most common questions believers and unbelievers alike ask is why a loving and all-powerful God would allow bad things to happen. God created a perfect world and His creation only became broken after man (Adam and Eve) sinned. Because of our sin in Adam, man (not God) is responsible for the consequence of sin, including the death, suffering, pain, disease, and brokenness we see around us. But

Psalms 139:14 - “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” The Supreme Court’s recent opinion recognizes that “abortion presents a profound moral question” and “The Constitution does not prohibit the citizens of each State from regulating or prohibiting abortion.” They ruled to “return authority to the people and their elected representatives.” The world seems to want Americans to think the Sup

We all know that life is full of ups and downs. If we never had any ‘downs’ we wouldn’t be as thankful for the ‘ups’. The storms of life are inevitable and often times God uses them to teach us something or to equip us in the future to better help someone facing the same storm. We often can’t see the purpose in what we’re going through at the time of our trial, but we have to trust God and ask Him to show us the purpose of the pain and to keep us safe until the storm passes b

Were you raised knowing Jesus and in a good church family? If so, what a blessing! Some folks have never heard the name of Jesus or stepped inside of a church building, and therefore do not know about His saving grace. Maybe your Mama read the Bible to you? maybe your Daddy? maybe nobody at all. Maybe you're somewhere in between John Wayne and Jesus ... a cowboy and a saint. But His Word is available everywhere in the U.S., it is powerful, it is Living and able to save your s

What do you value in this life? What we value determines what we do, not merely what we do as a profession, but every action and thought. The Bible says that the things of this world will pass away but we are to be concerned with eternal things. (Matthew 6:19-20) The world has its own ideas about what is considered valuable, but are they transferable to eternity? What will go into eternity with us? For one, math. God is a God of numbers. Also work. In heaven, we will have wor

Were you raised knowing Jesus and in a good church family? If so, what a blessing! Some folks have never heard the name of Jesus or stepped inside of a church building, and therefore do not know about His saving grace. Maybe your Mama read the Bible to you? maybe your Dad? maybe nobody at all. But His Word is available everywhere in the U.S., it is powerful, it is Living and able to save your soul! God made us in His image and wants us to conform NOT to this world, but to Him

Is Jesus everything to you? Has it been awhile since you’ve read the Bible or prayed? Maybe you’re facing a trial that has brought you to your knees and you know you need help from above. Do you feel far away from Jesus? Friend, don’t be afraid to call on Him! Whether you’re a new believer or have been a Christ-follower for years, maybe you’ve drifted away from Him and need to find your way back. The truth shall make you free! (see PDF link below) Jesus wants us to abide in H

Today’s traditional American gospel song, “Down to the River to Pray” was first published in 1867, titled ‘The Good Old Way’. In 1880, another version of the song was published titled ‘Come, Let Us All Go Down’. It has also been described as a Christian folk hymn, African-American spiritual, Appalachian song, and Southern gospel song. The phrase “in the river” is significant, because it was sung at outdoor baptisms. Baptism is a public profession of faith in Christ and symbol

Today’s song reminds us that Jesus is our Daystar, our Light in the darkness of this world. His Word is our roadmap in this journey, helping us to find the path back to Him. The beautiful lyrics-- “Lily of the Valley, let your sweet aroma fill my life! Rose of Sharon show me how to grow in beauty in God's sight. Fairest of ten thousand, make me a reflection of Your Light. Daystar, shine down on me and let Your Love shine through me in the night. Lead me Lord, I'll follow ...

The Fourth of July (a/k/a Independence Day) is a federal holiday in the United States celebrating the birth of American independence in 1776, when 13 colonies came together to form the USA. Leaders adopted the Declaration of Independence and since then, festivities such as fireworks, parades, family gatherings and concerts are held to celebrate the holiday. (The federal holiday will be observed on Monday, July 5, 2021.) Our nation is unique in that it is founded upon biblical

Jesus Messiah, name above all names! Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel. The rescue for sinners, the ransom from Heaven, Jesus Messiah, Lord of all! He became sin, Who knew no sin, that we might become His righteousness. He humbled Himself and carried the Cross. His body the bread, His blood the wine, broken and poured out all for Love! The whole earth trembled, and the veil was torn … Love so amazing! Isaiah 9:6-7 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the gover