Bible Studies

God’s Unchanging Truth

We find ourselves living in these tumultuous and perplexing times, don’t we? Can you feel it? The weight of uncertainty and confusion pressing down upon us, threatening to engulf our very existence. It seems as though the fabric of our society is slowly unraveling, thread by thread, leaving us exposed and vulnerable. Take a moment…

Search for Meaning

Years ago I worked as a chaplain in a local hospital trauma center. Looking back, I can say those years introduced me to some of my life’s most intense learning experiences. I can no longer pass by a hospital without thinking about the intensity of what goes on behind those walls every day. The cycle…

Your Invitation

Almost 2700 years ago, the Lord asked a man named Isaiah to deliver a message to the nation of Israel. At the time, Israel was in deep trouble. After all the Lord had done to bless them in the past, the people rebelled against Him. They no longer lived by His instructions. In many ways…

Facing the Future

Once again, we find ourselves at the doorway of a brand-new year. Upon reflection, nothing can be done to change what happened in 2022. Now, facing a brand new future, we face making decisions about how we will live in 2023. The persistent challenge of reflecting on past choices and identifying better options that remind…

Facing the Cross III

Facing the Cross III This study of Luke 9:51-54 began by looking at one verse, verse 51. Jesus realized it was time for Him to go to Jerusalem and the cross. His appointed time had come. Only Jesus recognized the importance of what lay ahead. The study concluded with a question. This Easter 2022, how…

Facing the Cross II

Facing the Cross II My previous blog told how my study of Luke 9 began with thoughts about Jesus’ disciple-making process and how the Holy Spirit shifted my focus to just six penetrating verses. Verses 51-56 yelled out as my thoughts were directed to a point in time where Jesus turned His face toward Jerusalem…

Facing the Cross

Facing the Cross On Sunday, April 17, 2022, Christians around the world will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each year true believers celebrate Jesus’ resurrection as the greatest single event in human history. While the resurrection is a matter worthy of reflection, my attention, on this day, was directed toward the disciple-making process. The…

He is not here

In just a few short weeks, people around the world, certainly not everyone, will pause to celebrate Easter. On April 17th, 2022, Christians will celebrate the most important day in human history, the Lord’s Day of redemption. Two thousand years ago, witnesses watched as Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, was taken prisoner by the Romans,…