“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.  The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”  2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) I have days when I am on the mountaintop.  I have days where I am at the very lowest point in the valley.  I sometimes ...

One thing that I enjoy learning about and researching is manliness.  I am interested in answering the question, “How can I be a man after God’s own heart?”  I read books, follow blogs, listen to podcasts, but most importantly I try to carry out what I am learning so that ...

If you are like me, when I hear stories of heroic deeds or think about various scary situations, I try to decide how I should respond and how I might actually respond. Would I be the one to stand boldly to confess my love for Jesus at gun point? Could ...

Some of America’s most horrific headlines recently carry a single common denominator: in each one, the perpetrator was deeply involved in the occult. The Oregon shooter, the mother of murdered “Baby Doe,” and a Florida principal sued in the deaths of three of his students whom he hypnotized all were ...

In 1934, Walt Disney wanted to create something that had never been done before—a feature-length cartoon story, complete with animation and brilliant color. This began the story of the beautiful princess Snow White and her Seven Dwarfs. Disney risked his career and his very future as an artist in bringing ...

Cecile Richards, CEO of Planned Parenthood of America, testified before committees of both the US Senate and the House of Representatives. Unless you search specifically for the testimony, you likely will have only seen short video clips, sound bites and partisan commentary. I don’t like my news “deceptively edited” so I ...

Jesus had to have taken part in the creation of the world because if He came later, He could not be equal with God, but instead part of the creation. I believe this, in part, is one of the sticking points for those who reject the concept of the Trinity ...

Recent discoveries add to the veracity of the Old Testament. The archaeological unearthing of parts of cities, artifacts, and buildings of ancient biblical times, including the city of Gath, the home of Goliath, the giant slain by David, all provide evidence that the Bible is true. A recent article declared ...

The impacts of poverty are well-documented.  Children, of course, are the most vulnerable victims.  In Orland, Florida, the poverty statistics paint a dismal picture.  With nearly 35% of Orlando children living in poverty, the need to “do something” pierced many hearts.  Putting feet to faith takes more than compassion and ...

That snooty girl at youth group. The arrogant professor who openly disdains Christians. Your passive-aggressive coworker. The world has no shortage of people that can make daily living painful. And it doesn’t end when you graduate high school or college. Selfishness abounds, and so difficult people are plentiful. I was ...