Darkness and light
Why was there such darkness on Good Friday? It's because God wanted us to have the light. In the Bible, God uses darkness to represent evil, sin, unbelief, and death,…
Trading places
It is a section of the Bible that has long amazed me. “I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my…
Please explain: Could Jesus have sinned?
Could Jesus have sinned? The Bible states clearly that Jesus never sinned. But could Jesus have sinned when he was tempted by the devil? One concern that people have when…
Isaiah’s prophecies: Part 5
Jesus has come: Isaiah's prophecies of the Lord's ministry Isaiah chapter 53 shows a most unexpected Savior carrying out the most unexpected of saving acts. Take a moment to look…
Q&A: Why does God provide some with more abundance than others?
I know God promises to provide, but I feel like I’m living hand to mouth. Why is it so tough for some (like the starving people in the world) and…
Extraordinary songs of the Ordinary
Five liturgical songs repeat in worship, offering consistency and flexibility in proclaiming the eternal gospel. Around us in eternity will be “a great multitude that no one [can] count, from…
You are there
Jesus is always with us no matter where we are in life. In my ministry, I have visited many people in various stages of dementia. Sometimes as I am talking…
Lent: 40 days and 40 nights
The 40 days of Lent are meant to be a time of testing and teaching. Have you ever noticed how often the number 40 is mentioned in the Bible? Famous…
Even in darkness light dawns
“Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands. . . . Even in darkness light dawns for the upright . . . They will…