It is vitally important that we understand what we stand for and teach others to do the same.

Esau is a rather interesting person in the Bible (Genesis 25–28, 32–33). Although his physical appearance is unique (Gen. 25:25), his life and decisions make him more intriguing. While Esau is in the womb with his brother, Jacob, God foretells that Esau will be subservient to Jacob even though Esau...

I am sure you have experienced the painful sensation of biting your lip while eating only to relive the moment repeatedly afterward because your swollen lip finds its way back into every bite. The feeling is the same as hitting a sore thumb, catching a hang nail, or bumping a...

As I was reading Luke’s gospel account this week, I came across an interesting theme. The theme centers around one question, “Who is this?” The question first appears immediately after Jesus begins his ministry. As “news about him went out through all the surrounding country” people started asking, “Is not...

The book of Acts is sometimes known as the "hub" of the Bible. But what is clearly seen is how the gospel message is unleashed and the world is turned upside down after the Day of Pentecost. This series explores the history, sermons and conversions of the book.

In our Sunday sermons, we are studying through the teachings of Jesus. Our study aims to focus on what Jesus says to us through God’s Word so we can know God’s will (Psalm 40:8; John 6:38, 40). Although we have shored up our thoughts with other verses throughout the Bible,...

The book of Daniel is filled with incredible accounts of individuals and their encounters with God. Most of the book is about Daniel and his three companions—Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah––but there are also stories about the kings of Babylon. As we read these stirring accounts, we learn a lot about...

One of the more intriguing aspects of God’s design for humans is the ability we possess to create habits. Even the most unregimented individual has habitual tendencies. For example, a habit can be as simple as one’s morning routine or the way someone prepares lunch. Whether we acknowledge it or...

The holiday season brings with it the potential for a lot of conversations with friends and family. These conversations can be good and rewarding or result in disagreements and chaos. We can all think of at least some story to illustrate either point. I would like to present a challenge...

Many of our movies, TV shows, and books weave tales about rebels revolting against some tyrannical force or person. There are many reasons why we find these stories captivating and see ourselves rooting for the rebels. One reason might be that we vicariously relate to these characters and stories because...