Although the parable uses the image of a sower, its spiritual focus is on the quality of the various soils.

“Like salvation, the privilege of receiving and embracing the message of the parables is a gift from God.”

In reality, God has held the clock at one second to midnight for thousands of years.

Every human will experience the last gasp of breath in this life. Even though most would consider this thought morbid, it is a reality.

Instead of looking to the Second Amendment for protection, should we be reading Scripture and examining our hearts?

In Matthew 18, Jesus initiated a discourse by pointing to the dependent disposition of children.

“Are you a Cultural Christian, or are you a Biblical Christian?”

“Military conflict is often the self-inflicted climax of various sinful deeds that occur over time.”

“In the final analysis, Christ-followers must understand that the world is not neutral.”

Loss of the ship was officially linked to insufficient training and the crew’s lack of urgency.

In order to reject the world’s patterns, the Christ follower must walk away from many of its pastimes.

“The world needs the local biblical church, and the Christ follower needs it as well.“

What does it mean to truly love Jesus? What makes the phrase “I love Jesus” more than a mere superficial expression?

“Even as Jesus was dying on the cross, He expressed pity for the spiritually blind who facilitated His execution (Luke 23:34).”

“In Scripture, a remarkable example of spiritual blindness can be found within Pontius Pilate’s conversation with Jesus.”

“For myself, COVID’s reality includes the decision to not receive either of the manufactured U.S. vaccines.”

“I believe that 2020 holds many insights for those who embrace Scripture as the inerrant Word of God.”

“There is no doubt that in a dead and foreign world, prayer is the Christ follower’s oxygen tank.”

“It was and is the cost of all costs.”

“What does this say to the believer today? Jesus’ referral to Lot’s wife tells us that we are to live a life that is focused on Him.”