I love the Word of God. I really do. Through His Word, God has changed my life, given me hope, corrected me, and granted me wisdom.  Last week I finished a series called, Truth, in which I explained why we can trust the Bible.  Today I was again reminded of the value of God’s word as I read these verses in Hebrews: For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning… Read More

Those whom God has set apart as leaders within the Body of Christ have a weighty responsibility to declare God’s truth.  Sadly, many people who follow Christ have fallen prey to deception and lies, and end up deceiving others. Influencers will be held accountable to God for how they influenced others.  That’s why Paul exhorted Titus to be attentive to what he taught.  But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. (‭Titus‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬ ESV) Sound doctrine is no longer popular doctrine. We as pastors, leaders and mature believers can not… Read More

People can reject theology and resist philosophy, but no one can refute a personal testimony.  Sharing your testimony is the most effective way to communicate the power and truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We often place unnecessary pressure on ourselves to have answers for every question, or to discern wisdom for everyone’s problems in order to be an effective witness for Jesus.  You won’t always have the answers, and you may not be able to figure out every situation a person faces, but you can give testimony to God’s faithfulness,… Read More