Category Archives: Salvation

4 Great Reasons to Celebrate the Resurrection

As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, I am thankful for four great reasons to be excited about what happened one Sunday morning 2,000 years ago. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we receive compassion, power, glory, and hope … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about Jesus’ Last Week

As we prepare our hearts to remember and celebrate the last week of Christ’s life on earth, I am compelled to share something that has always amazed me. The first four books of the New Testament, “the Gospels,” contain 89 … Continue reading

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50 Reasons Why Jesus Died

If you have a passion to learn about God so you can love Him and serve Him all the days of your life, there is an abundance of resources available online, all at no cost. This is one of the … Continue reading

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How to Take A Stand for the Bible

Back in January, I added a new word to the Mission Statement of this website: its purpose is to help you read, study, understand, believe, obey and share the Bible. Each of us is like one beggar telling another beggar … Continue reading

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The Stupidity of Sin (and How to Overcome It)

When I tell people that I am a prodigal son, and that, as an arrogant twenty-something, I decided to quit my job as an Assistant Pastor and leave the faith, I am usually asked, “Why did you do that?”   … Continue reading

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The Compassion of the Father

My wife Julie and I have been reading A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer by W. Phillip Keller. He is best known for A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, which we read last year. His writing is rich with … Continue reading

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What Is Faith? (and How to Get More of It)

How important is faith? In Hebrews 11:6, God tells us: “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Aren’t you glad … Continue reading

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How to Be Overwhelmed by the Love of God

As we reflect on the meaning of the death of Christ, I’m thankful for these words from J.I. Packer: “God’s love is an exercise of His goodness towards sinners. As such, it has the nature of grace and mercy.   … Continue reading

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The 6 Most Important Verses in the Bible

We will soon celebrate the most important events in the history of the world – the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The four gospels devote much space to the historical reality of these events. And rightly so. … Continue reading

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The Power of a Memory

What I remember most about her room was the smell — a strange mixture of incense, smoke, and alcohol. I rarely went into my sister’s bedroom, but one day in 1972 I was compelled to do so. I had recently … Continue reading

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