10 Evidences That Strengthen the Case for the Bible #3
Evidence #3 — The Preservation of the Biblical Text Over Time
One of the most common criticisms of the Bible is the claim that it has been changed so many times over the centuries that no ...
10 Evidences That Strengthen the Case for the Bible #2
Evidence #2 — The Design and Fine-Tuning of the Universe Points to a Designer
When we see something complex and purposeful, our instinct is to assume there is intelligence behind it. If someone finds a watch ...
When the Offering Plate Becomes a Price Tag
Every so often you hear something that makes you stop and wonder how we got here.
You don’t have to look very far to see how this mindset spreads. Spend a few minutes scrolling through YouTube ...
10 Evidences That Strengthen the Case for the Bible #1
Many people dismiss the Bible with a simple statement: “It’s just a book written by men thousands of years ago.”
At first glance, that claim may sound reasonable. After all, the Bible was written by human ...
The Community Church: What Is It Really Supposed to Be?
The phrase community church is used often, but it is rarely defined clearly. Ask ten people what a community church is, and you will likely receive ten different answers. Some imagine a church deeply involved ...
When Scripture Is Used to Promise What God Never Promised
I was reading a post recently that caught my attention because it’s the kind of statement that sounds powerful, confident, and spiritual at first glance. But the more I thought about it, the more it ...
The Pedestal Problem in the Church
There is a strange habit that has developed in modern Christianity. Someone posts a verse. Another person responds with another verse. Before long the conversation turns into a competition of who can quote Scripture harder, ...
If I backslide and repent from what I did, will God take me back?
A question was submitted online, and it’s an important one. The question is this:
“If I backslide and repent from what I did, will God take me back?”
That question tells me something right away. It tells ...
The Gospel Is Not an Escape Plan
If your only motivation for heaven is not going to hell, you’ve missed the entire point.
That may sound blunt, but stay with me for a minute, because this matters more than most people realize. I ...
I Came to Help a Church Grow… God Had Other Plans
As someone who has spent most of his life in marketing and promotion, that mindset is pretty much wired into me. No matter what the task is, I naturally think in terms of reach, visibility, ...
Christian Bullying: When the Tone of Christ Gets Lost
Christian bullying has quietly become one of the most damaging problems in the modern church. From the pews to the pulpit, there are moments when the spirit of Christlike humility gets replaced with something far ...
When Evil Makes People Doubt God
The Epstein Files, Human Sin, and the Justice That Is Coming
Over the past several years, the world has been repeatedly confronted with the horrifying reality of child exploitation and trafficking. The renewed attention around the ...
He Will Build His Church… So Why Does It Keep Getting Torn Apart?
Jesus said it plainly in Matthew 16:18: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
That verse gets quoted like it’s a motivational poster, like Jesus was basically saying, ...
When Achievement Starts Sounding Like Authority
We live in a world where people feel like they have to prove themselves. And honestly, I get it. Everybody wants to be taken seriously. Everybody wants to be respected. Everybody wants to feel like ...
I Preach in Blue Jeans
I preach in blue jeans.
Not because I’m trying to be edgy or because I’m trying to be relatable. And not because I think denim is somehow more spiritual than a suit. I preach in blue ...
America, Christianity, and Freedom: What “Christian Nation” Really Means
When someone says, “America is a Christian nation,” it usually triggers an argument in about five seconds. One person hears that and thinks it means everyone is a Christian, the government is supposed to act ...
“I’m Saved.” But What Do We Mean When We Say That?
I was having a conversation recently, and it struck me how shallow the statement “I’m saved” can actually be—not because salvation is shallow, but because the way we use the phrase often is.
Most people say ...
Should Christians Display the Cross—Or Is That Hypocritical?
There’s a lot of noise these days about symbols, idols, and what Christians should or shouldn’t display. One symbol that always gets dragged into the conversation is the cross. Some argue that if we’re going ...
You Don’t Get to Make Your Own God
Tonight at jail ministry, I shared a message titled Sin Didn’t Just Hurt You — It Used You. For a few men in the room, it landed exactly where it needed to. You could tell ...
The Real Crisis is the Absence of God’s People
I recently heard a statement that really resonated with me because it made sense immediately.
Society’s problem isn’t the presence of growing evil, but the growing absence of God’s people.
At first glance, that may sound like ...
Called to Disrupt: Why God Uses the Willing, Not the Comfortable
There is a pattern in Scripture that becomes impossible to ignore once you see it. When God moves, He rarely does so by reinforcing what already feels safe, stable, or accepted. Instead, He places people ...
Should pastors use social media as part of their churches ministry?
If God calls a man to preach His Word, that calling was never meant to be confined to a building.
Jesus didn’t say, “Go into the sanctuary.” He said in Matthew 28 to go into all ...
When they say…Is the Cross Enough?
When they say…
• When they say you must repeat specific prayers or confessions to stay forgiven• When they say salvation must be maintained through ongoing rituals• When they say forgiveness requires an earthly mediator• When ...
God Didn’t Call a Solomon — He Called a Paul
I never expected God to pull a man like me out of a small, struggling screenprinting shop and set him in a pulpit. There was nothing about my life that looked like ministry material. I ...
The First “Christmas” Was Hard — And That’s Why It Still Matters
Every year we hear the same songs, see the same images, and watch the same movies that paint the birth of Jesus as gentle, peaceful, and warm. Over time, the story has been softened and ...
You Believe in God? Good. But That’s Not the Same as Knowing Him.
A lot of people today walk around saying, “I believe in God. I know who Jesus is. I don’t need church.” They say it with this strange confidence, almost as if checking the “I believe” ...
Thankful for a Giving Community
I’ve been thinking a lot about how blessed we are to belong to a church family that truly gives from the heart. Every week I watch people serve, pray, encourage, and support the work God ...
Where God Leads, Peace Follows
One of the quietest—but most important—truths in the Christian life is this: God is the One who leads His people where they need to be. Psalm 23:1 says the Lord is our Shepherd, and shepherds ...
If God Is Real, Why Does the World Hurt So Much?
That’s one of the hardest questions anyone can ask — and one of the most important ones to answer honestly. If God is real… if God is good… then why does He let bad things ...
Are You 100% Sure You’d Go to Heaven?
Let’s just be real. Most people don’t think about dying until it’s staring them in the face. We plan for everything else — vacations, retirement, kids’ college — but we dodge the one guaranteed appointment ...
Praying in the Spirit
What It Really Means (and What It Doesn’t)
There’s a phrase that circulates often among believers—“praying in the Spirit.” For some, it’s a deeply personal way to describe a connection with God during prayer. For others, ...
When Ministry Becomes Me-istry
There’s something happening in the modern church that we don’t like to talk about, but I think it’s time we do. Somewhere along the way, ministry drifted into something it was never meant to be. ...
How to Read the Bible (and Actually Understand It)
You’ve probably heard someone say, “Just read the Bible like any other book. Start at the beginning and read to the end.” It sounds simple enough, but that’s not always the best advice. The Bible ...
When Truth Becomes Opinion and Opinion Becomes Doctrine
You ever notice how Christians can fight harder with each other than with the devil? We’ll argue for hours over stuff that won’t save anybody. Why? Because we’ve blurred the line between what God said ...
When God Steps In—and When We Step in the Way
Sometimes life brings a moment so unexplainable that the only conclusion you can draw is that God Himself intervened. The diagnosis changes. The accident is avoided. The bill gets paid in the very last hour. ...
Christianity Wasn’t Meant to Be Easy
Ephesians 5:11 says, “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” That’s not just Paul writing to the Ephesian church two thousand years ago—it’s God speaking directly into what we ...
Shepherds Don’t Clock Out
A church deserves a pastor who will serve, not just preach and collect a paycheck. Real ministry happens in the trenches with people, not just behind a pulpit. The role of a pastor has never ...
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you
We live in a world boiling over with hate, division, and frustration. Scroll through your news feed, and you’ll see it—anger everywhere, hopelessness on display, and a growing lostness that’s breaking families, communities, and even ...
Ain’t Man’s Call
There’s a dangerous trend happening in pulpits today. And because I’m new to the pulpit myself, I watch a lot of preachers—some who inspire me and others who make me step back and shake my ...
Quit Listening to Predictions — Be Ready for the King
Some self-proclaimed "prophets" have been posting for weeks that the rapture would happen on September 23 and 24 (today and tomorrow). And here we are — still here. Why? Because the Bible already told us ...
Why We Must Speak His Name
At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Vice President JD Vance made a striking confession: “I was telling somebody backstage that I always felt a little uncomfortable talking about my faith in public as much as I ...
Rumors, Reels, and the Death of Discernment
Remember back before the internet? People could dislike someone they’d never even met—based on nothing more than a rumor. Somebody would whisper, “I heard he said this…” or “She did that…” and suddenly a whole ...
When Hatred Becomes Headlines: A Call for Awakening
Another tragedy has shaken our nation. This time, in Minneapolis, where a school—intended to be a place of learning, safety, and innocence—became the site of hatred and horror. Children’s lives were taken, families devastated, and ...
Magic show at a church?
Whenever the word “magic” comes up, people often jump straight to thoughts of sorcery, witchcraft, or the occult — the very things Scripture condemns. Deuteronomy 18:10–12 makes it clear that practices like divination, fortune telling, ...
ME Time vs. HIS Time: What’s Really Lost When We Skip Church?
It’s Sunday morning. The alarm goes off and the thoughts start racing.“I worked all week. I gave up part of my Saturday for a community event. Don’t I deserve one day for me?”
The temptation is ...
What Makes a Church a Church
Why do people go to church? For some, it’s habit. For others, it’s social connection. Some go because they like the music, or the programs for their kids, or because Grandma would be upset if ...
Why Did He Create Us? This World Stinks.
I was driving home a couple of weeks ago, weighed down by frustration, when I did what I often do—I started speaking to God. The words came out almost unfiltered: “God, this world stinks. It’s ...
God’s in Control—But That’s No Excuse to Do Nothing
This week I had a conversation with a man who asked me two questions that were both logical and fair. He wasn’t trying to argue—he was genuinely curious. And honestly, I’ve heard both before, just ...
When God Says Move… and When God Says Stay
A little over a year ago, my wife and I walked into Northern Light Church on a Sunday morning. There were four people sitting in the pews, plus the pastor’s family. On the surface, it ...
Why Do So Many Believe? A Reality Check You Can’t Ignore
I was doing some research recently and came across the latest Religious Landscape Study (fielded from July 2023 to March 2024). According to the study, 62% of U.S. adults identify as Christians. Compare that to ...
Why Did God Create Me?
Tonight didn’t go the way I expected. Before I headed over to the Lion’s Den, I ended up in an argument that weighed heavy on me. Even while I delivered the message, it was still ...
The Earth Is Shaking—and We’re Not Listening
These are some of today's headlines:
“Tsunami waves hit Hawaii as next tsunami warning threat eyes California coast.”“One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded strikes off coast of Russia.”“Tsunami hits Japan’s coast following Russian earthquake.”
Do you ...
Borders, Bibles, and Basic Sense
Oh, here we go again — another round of “Jesus would never…” You’ve heard it: “Jesus would never support deportation! Jesus was all about love! If He were here today, He’d be standing at the ...
True Worshipers vs. Mere Churchgoers: The Hard Truth Some Don’t Want to Admit
For me, getting called to the pulpit was as much a shock as it was to anyone else. I never saw myself as a polished, Solomon-type leader—no, I believe God called a Paul. Someone who ...
Super Christians? No Thanks. The Holy Spirit Doesn’t Play Favorites.
Alright… let’s get real about something that drives me crazy—and should drive you crazy too: this toxic idea floating around Christian circles that there are two kinds of believers out there…The “regular Christians” (you know… ...
Breath in Your Lungs? Then You Still Have Purpose.
Look — it’s impossible to look around at this world and not see that God is the great designer. Just stop and think about it: from the complexity of your own body to the vastness ...
Why Would I Send My Kids to VBS? We Don’t Even Go to Church.
It’s a fair question.If your family doesn’t attend church regularly—or at all—you might wonder why a church program like Vacation Bible School (VBS) would be worth your time.
But here’s the honest truth: VBS isn’t just ...
The Pleasure of Tearing Others Down
There’s a certain kind of person who walks into a room and brings the temperature down. Not because they’re cold—but because their presence sucks the warmth out of any space. Or their presence online is ...
God Isn’t Your Banker—Stop Tithing Like He Owes You
There’s something that needs to be said, and I’m going to say it plainly:
If your understanding of giving is based on the idea that “if I give, God has to bless me,” you don’t have ...
You Can’t Have Both
I read something recently that caught my attention. It was a fictional dialogue between an athlete and a coach. The athlete wrestled with the pressure of discipline, asking whether it would really hurt to loosen ...
Closed on Sundays: A Business Decision, A Faith Commitment
Two years ago, I made a decision that cost me money.
As the owner of Scotteez Apparel—a custom printing business in a small, tourist-driven town—Sundays were prime time. Tourists show up. Out-of-towners wandered into shops. And ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 10
When People Are Lost and Spiritually Dead
Look around and you’ll see it. People chasing meaning, yet feeling empty. People living for pleasure, yet feeling hollow. People appearing alive on the outside, yet dead on the ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 9
When Injustice and Violence Fill the Streets
We see it everywhere. Violence in our cities. Injustice in our systems. Anger boiling over into chaos. People marching, shouting, and sometimes destroying — convinced that vengeance will fix ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 8
When Churches Become More About Show Than Spirit
The lights are bright. The music is loud. The programs are polished. From the outside, some churches today look more like entertainment venues than houses of worship. It’s ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 7
When People Are Overwhelmed by Anxiety and Fear
Fear is everywhere today. Fear of the future. Fear of disease. Fear of failure. Fear of losing control. Anxiety has become a silent epidemic, gripping hearts and minds ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 6
When People Are Consumed by Wealth and Success
Our world loves winners. From business to sports, from social media to personal finances, success is the measuring stick. More money, bigger homes, nicer cars, greater influence — ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 5
When Sexual Sin and Identity Issues Confuse Society
We are living in a time of deep confusion. Sexual boundaries are blurred. Identity has become whatever a person claims it to be. What once was clear and ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 4
When Pride and Selfishness Rule Hearts
Everywhere you look, pride is running the show. People crave recognition. Self-promotion is normal. Entire platforms are built around broadcasting ourselves to the world. And selfishness? That’s almost celebrated. “Look ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 3
When Cancel Culture and Social Shaming Dominate
It’s everywhere now. Say the wrong thing, hold the wrong view, make a mistake — and society is ready to cancel you. Careers end. Relationships shatter. People are judged ...
WHEN THE CHURCH STAYS INSIDE, THE WORLD STAYS LOST
Last night during our Wednesday Wisdom Bible study, something hit me so hard I couldn’t help but speak on it right then and there. It wasn’t part of the lesson. It wasn’t planned. But it ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 2
When the Poor and Oppressed Cry Out
Poverty and oppression are everywhere. Homelessness in the streets. Families struggling to put food on the table. Single mothers stretched to the breaking point. Entire communities stuck in cycles ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — PART 1
When People Are Divided by Politics and Culture Wars
If you’ve watched the news, scrolled through social media, or even sat at a family table lately… you already know. People are divided. Not quietly either. Loud, ...
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? — 10-Part Blog Series
Last night, I sat down and watched the movie What Would Jesus Do. It’s not the newest film. It’s not packed with special effects or Hollywood flair. But the simplicity of the message hit me ...
The Church Defined According to The Book of Acts
What it is... and what it’s not.
When people today talk about “church,” it’s amazing how many definitions and ideas come to the surface. For some, it’s a building. For others, it’s an organization, a denomination, ...
Why We Trust The Bible
When people talk about faith, they often make it sound like a leap into the dark. But when it comes to the Bible, believing isn’t blind — it’s built on a mountain of evidence. The ...
The Silence Between the Suffering and the Resurrection: When God Feels Quiet
Saturday. The in-between.It’s the day most people skip right over. Good Friday grabs our attention with its darkness, its brutality, and its impossible love. Easter Sunday bursts forth with light and life and victory. But ...
The Pursuit of Purpose Over the Pursuit of Worldly Gain (By Someone Who’s Tired of the Smoke and Mirrors
Let’s cut through the nonsense.
You ever feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed” to do—climbing ladders, chasing dreams, filling your cart with all the shiny things—and yet there’s this nagging emptiness that just won’t quit? ...
What is happening in our World
Resources to get a full glimpse into the devastions occurring around the world.
Natural Disasters
1. Earthquakes
USGS Earthquake Map: Real-time global earthquake monitoring.https://earthquake.usgs.gov/
2. Severe Weather
NOAA (National Weather Service): Real-time updates on storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.https://www.weather.gov/
Tropical Storm Risk ...
What is happening in our World
Resources to get a full glimpse into the devastions occurring around the world.
Natural Disasters
1. Earthquakes
USGS Earthquake Map: Real-time global earthquake monitoring.https://earthquake.usgs.gov/
2. Severe Weather
NOAA (National Weather Service): Real-time updates on storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.https://www.weather.gov/
Tropical Storm Risk ...
The Blood of Jesus: More than a Christian Slogan
“The blood of Jesus.” We’ve all heard it. If you’ve spent any time in a church, you’ve sung it, prayed it, and nodded along when someone said it was powerful. But let’s be honest: when ...
Who Are You to Judge? Recognizing God’s Authority Over Salvation
In a world where opinions are plentiful, it's not uncommon to encounter individuals who, with misplaced confidence, declare who is or isn’t saved. Such statements are often made in response to doctrinal disagreements, cultural differences, ...
Why Don’t We Let God Handle It? Merry Christmas!
You know, I’ve been thinking about something lately. Every year, like clockwork, some self-appointed holiness referees show up with their whistle, blowing foul on Christmas. You’ve seen them. Much like the one I shared here. ...
When Church Doors Become Gateways to Judgment
In countless churches today, there’s an unwritten rulebook that might as well be chiseled into the church walls: Who's in, who's out. It's a modern-day Pharisee checklist that Jesus never signed off on.
"Divorced? Sorry, pal, ...
What Keeps Me Up at Night
There’s something about following Jesus with a repentant heart that changes everything. It’s like a light switches on, and suddenly you see life differently. Things that once seemed so important lose their shine, and things ...
Are You Truly Born Again? I Thought I Was.
Have you ever thought you were on the right path, only to realize later that you were heading in the wrong direction? That was my story. For most of my life, I thought I understood ...
Jesus: More than the “He Get’s Us” Meme
The current cultural landscape has given rise to an attempt to make Jesus "relatable" in ways that are not only misleading but deeply troubling. A prime example is the "He Gets Us" campaign, which markets ...
The Simplicity of Living Out God’s Works
In Ephesians 2:10, Paul tells us, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Think about that for a second. God ...
Examination of Conscience for Adults Based on the Ten Commandments and The Greatest Commandment
I seen an ad for a free download for something called a questionnaire for kids regarding the Ten Commandments. As I am reading I'm thinking to myself how can we adults question a child's actions ...
Repent and Believe
When you hear someone say, “I accepted Jesus into my heart,” what do you think? Maybe you applaud the sentiment. Maybe it brings a tear to your eye. But here’s the thing: the Bible doesn’t ...
Cutting Ties Over Differences Defies God’s Design
In a world increasingly marked by division, it’s no surprise that advice encouraging isolation has taken root in our culture. Recently, on MSNBC, a Yale psychiatrist suggested that people should sever ties with family members ...
If the Bible Were Man-Made, It Wouldn’t Challenge Us
If the Bible was something people made up, it wouldn’t be telling us to deny ourselves, sacrifice, forgive the people who hurt us, or keep purity in a world overflowing with lust. That’s right—it’d be ...
Trusting God Amid Uncertainty
In our most challenging seasons, we often wonder why God leads us into deep, turbulent waters. Like the Psalmist in Psalm 69:1-2, we may cry out, "Save me, O God, for the waters have come ...
Victory Without Pride: Recognizing God in Our Successes
The recent election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States has brought joy and a renewed sense of hope to many who feel that his leadership aligns more closely with biblical ...
God’s Victory: When Policy Wins Over Personality
There’s a tendency we all have to get caught up in personalities—charisma, charm, and even flaws and shortcomings. We look at leaders and often see them for their human traits rather than the bigger picture ...
Silence the Lies: Turn Off the Noise, Tune Into Truth
People, we’ve got to wake up. It seems everyone’s talking, but hardly anyone’s listening. We live in a world drowning in narratives, agendas, and opinions. We’ve got celebrities, politicians, influencers, and talking heads all telling ...
Praying for Our Leaders in Faith and Trust
As election season gets underway, people are fired up. Some are worried, some are hopeful, and a whole lot are ready to see their candidates win. But as Christians, we need to pause for a ...