Are we here by chance? How and when did the world come into existence? These questions occupy a lot of minds as the book of Genesis in the Bible is read with undue focus on a timeline. I believe the better question about Genesis and creation is not how and when, but who and why? […]
What is eternal life? Is it a place? Is heaven eternal life? Is eternal life living forever? What can we say to someone who says, life sucks why would I want to have it for eternity? Let’s take a look at what Jesus says about eternal life. If you are watching from Richardson, TX we’d […]
Many voices out there seek to influence our choices, our mood, our worldview, and our lifestyle. For solutions that last, let’s look at the Comforter, Connector and Coach for our lives who is always available and has our backs for the long haul. If you are watching from Richardson, TX we’d like to stay in […]
Has your heart been troubled during this virus pandemic? Is your heart troubled about this or about other unsettling issues concerning your life or situations concerning your loved ones? Maybe you are facing a health issue other than the virus, or relationship issues, or job and financial issues. Something is troubling your heart. How do […]
Today is Youth Sunday! Throughout each day, there are so many voices speaking to you and seeking to influence your thoughts, your worldview, your mood, and your actions about sex, money, fashion, acceptance, life. These voices include peers, news, entertainment, family, friends, yourself, etc. Who do you listen to? Who do you turn to for […]
Have you ever had an expectation about or from God that has not happened or been true? There are many ideas and stories we tell ourselves about God. Usually, these stories are not accurate or are short-sighted, but they drive our expectations of God. We feel disappointed and disillusioned with God based on these expectations. […]
The resurrection of Jesus is doubted by some. That’s okay. May be you are one of those who doubt. The resurrection is not the only thing or area for doubt. It is part of our nature as humans to doubt. You may doubt sometimes whether God hears your prayers, doubt whether things are going to […]
Jesus is the resurrection and the life. His resurrection from death foreshadows our own. He left the grave behind – so shall we. This incredibly significant truth is a “game-changer” and gives believers an eternal perspective that transcends the troubles of this life and world, and suffuses our worldview and lifestyle with hope, faith, and […]
What do you struggle with? Betrayal, loneliness, failure, illness, being forsaken, ostracized, or unwanted? As we look forward to Easter and the great victory the death and resurrection of Jesus means for you, me, and the whole world, let us pause and consider the harrowing time Jesus went through on his last night before death. […]
There is a story in John 11 that reminds us during times of crisis (such as now), whether they are national, community, family or individual crisis, who God is and how we are to understand God in the midst of our pain, fear, or uncertainty. Jesus is Lord not only in the midst of our […]