I am typically not a fan of non-Christian publications, but I read a secular blog online about selfishness that I found interesting. A lady summarized nine truths about selfishness, from a non-Christian perspective, and I want to share them with … Read More
What often dictates how honorable or rude we will act towards a person is his or her level of standing. There are things we would say in front of our closest friends but never say in front of our bosses. … Read More
In preparing today’s sermon I attempted to find the most outrageous celebrity boast. I kept coming back to one in particular: “I invented the internet” by Al Gore. I did some research to see if Al Gore did in fact … Read More
An article from Psychology Today reads: “As emotions go, jealousy is neither subtle nor kind, but it is definitely complex, encompassing feelings from fear of abandonment to rage to humiliation. It strikes both men and women when they perceive a … Read More
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Random act of kindness”? What is it about kindness that makes it random? And why is it a random act of kindness and not a random act of love, generosity, compassion, or peace? Kindness … Read More
Throughout the centuries, many people have attempted to disprove the belief that Jesus rose from the dead. The most common objection to the resurrection is that the entire account was fabricated. If the story was made up, consider these facts. … Read More
Here are some interesting facts about Jesus’ ride into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Did they actually use Palm branches? Yes, they used date palms that commonly grow in Jerusalem. John’s gospel is the only account that records the people using … Read More
Did you know that the most looked up Bible passages online are John 3:16, 1 Cor. 13, Genesis 1, Romans 8 and Psalm 23. I find it interesting that two of these passages have connotations of the beginning and end … Read More
Southern Baptists every year give a total of about 11 billion dollars. This includes tithes, offerings, and benevolent gifts. Sounds like a lot, right? Well let’s do the math. There are reportedly 16 million Southern Baptist members. Let’s cut that … Read More
A question that Pastor John Piper often asks is, “Do you feel more loved by God when He makes much of you, or when He frees you so that you can make much of Him?” In asking this question, Piper … Read More