In a world where you can find a different church on every street corner—each with its own name, its own set of rules, and its own unique "flavor"—it is easy to become overwhelmed. Many people have concluded that the church is simply a "human club" where like-minded people gather. But if we look into the pages of the New Testament, we find something far more profound. We find that Jesus Christ did not come to start a collection of competing denominations; He came to build His

In a world overflowing with opinions, "influencers," and ever-changing social norms, where can a soul find a solid place to stand? If you walk into any ten churches in your town, you are likely to find ten different sets of rules, varying worship styles, and conflicting doctrines. This religious confusion leads many to ask: Who has the right to say what is true? For the churches of Christ ( Romans 16:16 ), the answer is simple, though it is increasingly radical in today’s cul

In the corporate world, quarterly audits are non-negotiable. Businesses scrutinize their ledgers, pivot their strategies, and trim the fat to ensure they haven't drifted from their mission statement. Yet, when it comes to the most vital enterprise of human existence—our relationship with the Divine—we often settle for a vague, unexamined "religiousness." We must ask ourselves: Is our faith a living organism or merely a historical monument? The Paradox of the Hollow Tree True

Why are we compelled to get into Facebook debates? We know that sparring on social media is never profitable. Yet we often defend our...

Do you judge a book by its cover? I've been guilty before. Time and time again, even though I know its foolish, I have purchased a book...

Happy 4th of July! I hope you are planning to enjoy this holiday. I've always loved Independence Day. Grilling hot dogs and burgers...

The apostle Paul must have had supernatural knowledge of the internet and social media. I love how he says things like... "Do not be...

Nearly 50 years ago the Justice system of our country decided that human life was regulated to life outside the womb. It elevated the...

God makes a promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3). That promise is passed on to Isaac, then Jacob, and eventually through the line of...

I wrote a poem for my dad this year on his birthday (1/24/22). His bday card had a rough draft, but this is the final work. I wasn't...

Do you picture God gavel in hand? Behind His giant throne? Condemning you for everything you do that is wrong? With lightening bolts in...

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was...

Life is tough. The roads are rough. There are mountains, deserts and valleys. We get knocked down. We don’t want to get up. Then when we...

I wrote this poem to be read at my Grandfather's funeral. He always spoke of death as a Graduation Day. I wanted to honor him at the...

It may seem like just a picture. A mom hugging her two little boys. All smiles. Picture perfect. Probably taken right after church on a...

Do you want a fresh start? A clean slate? What if I told you… Anyone can have a fresh start in Christ Jesus! No matter what you've done,...

Yes, it is April Fool's Day. Has someone pranked you today? Or have you attempted to “fool” someone else? This is a unique calendar day....

If there is one thing that I have noticed, in the years that I have been a Christian, it is that we need more dedicated Christian men. I...

Have you ever found yourself in a place you never intended to be, wondering how you ended up there? Maybe the question on your mind was...

One of my favorite writers today is Mitch Albom. In his book, For One More Day, He said, "There's a story behind everything. How a...