It’s hard to visualize Jesus’ unique approach to healing the deaf man without thinking of that childhood prank of wetting our forefinger and sticking it into some unsuspecting person’s ear! You can be sure that their intent was not to heal the deaf. Though that’s not exactly what happened (after […]

Many know that Jesus was the promised Messiah who would bring salvation to all mankind (see Genesis 12:3, Isaiah 49:6), but few know that salvation was first offered to God’s chosen people, the Jews. Jesus was Jewish, His disciples were Jewish, and the first Christians were – for the most […]

Sometimes I surprise myself with the foul words that come out of my mouth. Thankfully, such words are coming out less and less. But still, I have impure thoughts that I know I should not have.

Thanksgiving turkey, lighting the Christmas Tree, 4th of July fireworks. Modern traditions which many of us observe today. We are entertained when someone is reported on the news deep-frying a turkey outdoors or decorating their home with thousands of lights, or dressing up in colonial attire to re-enact the signing […]