Matthew 6:14-15 says, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (NKJV). Forgiveness is often difficult. People can do things...

Grace. It is the amazing gift we have received from God without any merit. Grace is also a characteristic that should be a primary attribute of the Christian life. We who are redeemed through God’s mercy must be affording grace to others. Grace is what allows us to...

Our culture is a mess. We see Christians punished for living out their faith. In our colleges, critical thinking is out and students are indoctrinated by leftist professors. Our TV, films and music are sexualized beyond belief. Violence is escalating in our cities....

This month’s theme is: embodying God’s grace. I can think of no greater way to do this than to help people who face true crisis in their lives. Our Gleaning For The World ministry allows us to do this in wonderful ways. Ron Davidson, founder of GFTW, says, “As one of...

Here in central Virginia, the trees and flowers are blooming, the mountains are again becoming a vibrant green and the weather is beautiful. This is always a great time as we experience the renewal of nature following the decay that winter brings. In spiritual terms,...

I was in Guatemala last month along with several team members. While there, we were able to minister in orphanages and schools and meet with students now training to plant churches throughout Guatemala and into other areas of Central America. You know, it is...

In 2008, a poll by the Pew Research Group found that an astounding 57 percent of respondents who attended evangelical churches said that they believe many religions can lead to eternal life. What does this number reveal? I think it shows us two things: (1) the secular...

As believers, heaven is our future home. But many people today believe heaven to be a myth or something we can claim a little bit of here in this world. In I Thessalonians 1, Paul urges believers to comfort each other with the promise of heaven. But in verse 13, he...

Second Corinthians chapter six is a passage that teaches us how to get our personal houses in order. It reminds us that our bodies are part of Christ and that we should not be careless with our actions or deeds because He wants us to live holy lives. Let’s look at...

Politics seems to be the leading topic at dinner tables, in break rooms and even church parking lots these days. Most of us have watched the debates and studied the candidates, and we have formed opinions on who best represents our values. But politics can be a tricky...