For many people being religious means to participate in rituals and ceremonies in an established religion. Often these are done without understanding their value or purpose. I will not defend the practices of 21st century religions. So many of them are busy with things no-where found in God’s word. Too many churches look, act and … Read moreDo I Have to be Religious … or is being Spiritual Enough?
Why is the Old Testament so big if the New Testament is what really matters? Why did God spend so much time with OT teaching and history just to leave it behind? Because the Gospel Story of Faith is so unbelievable! The OT provides evidence, support, history, prophecy and long-term planning that allows us to … Read moreWhy is the Old Testament so Big?
Quick, single sentence answers to this great question are not sufficient – they do not offer confidence and certainty. You need an honest evaluation of your own life, past and, especially, present, along with an understanding of God’s teaching about salvation. You need to read essential passages in the Bible, not a verse here and … Read moreHow Do I Know I Am Saved?
It is often suggested that the path to truth and knowing God is to look deep within yourself, to search your own mind and feelings. I believe it is important for us to know ourselves and be honest about what we find when we search our hearts. However, the Bible never indicates that my own … Read more“If you want to find God … look inside your own heart.” Really?
The word “sabbath” is the English form of the Hebrew word meaning “rest.” In the law God gave the nation of Israel through Moses, the Israelites were to remember the sabbath day and keep it holy. On that day, the seventh day of the week, the children of Abraham were instructed not to work at … Read moreIs Sunday the Christian Sabbath?
