Walking with Jesus

Image by Bianca Mentil from Pixabay One of the best feelings in the world is having a very close relationship with someone. Maybe it’s your spouse, best friend, or a family member. From having our faces in our cell phones 24/7 to the acquaintances we have at work we need…

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Paths of Life

What is the New Testament referring to, when it tells us about the "paths of life" in Acts 2:28? Peter quotes this small passage from Psalm 16:8-11. Peter was declaring the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. He then connected this passage in David’s Psalm prophesying about the resurrection of…

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Christian Maturity

Image by skalekar1992 from Pixabay Most people judge maturity by a person’s age. It’s generally accepted that as you grow physically and chronologically you will learn how to be wise and make good, successful decisions. But that’s not how it happens when you become a Christian. God has a program…

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Kingdom of God

What is the message of Luke 17:21? “Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of…

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Waiting for God

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay It happens to everyone. You are trying to get a hold of someone on the phone but they are unavailable. Then when you are unavailable, they call you. A rigorous game of phone tag ensues for days on end. You can’t seem to get a…

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Witchcraft in 1 Samuel 28

Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained? The Kings of Israel according to the law had banned all forms of sorcery throughout the realm of Israel since they violated God’s sovereignty (Exodus 22:18; Deuteronomy 18:10-11). God’s Spirit…

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