Devotional

The Gospel of Matthew appears as the first book in the New Testament canon. However, that does not mean it was the first piece to be written chronologically. The compilation of the books in the Bible are chronologically organized, but rather thematically, or according to genre. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John comprise the genre known […]

One of Jesus’ main ministry messages was “Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” To many, that phrase conjures up an image of a zealot in the 1980s with an A-frame sign around his shoulders declaring the end of the world. To others, it may produce and image of an fiery and angry

This is a reflection piece inspired by a podcast interview I listened to recently. The guest on the podcast said we are entering what he calls a “Neo-Medieval Period.” This basically means that the current trend in American culture is moving away from reading insightful literature and towards visual stimulus. In a sense we are

In today’s Western Church atmosphere there are basically three different groups regarding Pentecostal experiences. [Pentecostal meaning experiences related to the day of Pentecost in Acts chapter 2 and further expounded in 1 Corinthians 12-14]. One group is called Cessationist, meaning they believed the supernatural gifts of the Bible ceased after the “age of the apostles.”

What is my calling in life? Many serious Christians struggle with this question often. It is easy to assume that is a struggle we have once in our teenage/early twenties. Once we settle into our education/vocation, we will simply put our efforts into that. However, I’m not so sure it’s a one and done deal.