Sometimes it’s thought that the suffering and death of Jesus Christ was a defeat that God then overturned in His resurrection. But that is not the case. Jesus was not defeated in His death. He won! The resurrection continued and magnified the victory. But Christ’s anguish and death preceding it were vital components of that … Read more
It is that time of year again: When I have to let others know at work that I want to be left out of their Christmas celebrations. Most of my coworkers think it’s a bit odd, but they humor me. This year I had one person take offense that I do not my want my … Read more
People the world over celebrate Christmas. But did you know Christmas and many of its popular customs are nowhere set forth in the Bible? Historians tell us the Christmas celebration came from questionable origins. William Walsh summarizes the holiday’s origins and practices in his book The Story of Santa Klaus: “We remember that the Christmas … Read more
The Feast of Trumpets depicts the return of Jesus Christ to earth to establish the Kingdom of God. The Feast of Trumpets introduces the autumn festivals—representing the culmination of the present age of man and the beginning of an incredible time during which God will play a much more direct part in world events. Indeed, … Read more
We should all perennially ask the question, Has the death of Jesus Christ made a real difference to me? Is my life really transformed? When I observe the feast of Unleavened Bread, year after year, does it have an impact on my life? These are questions Paul required the Corinthians to ask themselves as they … Read more
Throughout history, comebacks have been celebrated as incredible feats of resilience, determination and fortitude. Comeback stories connect with our own struggles and inspire us to rise to overcome and keep fighting. Still, successful comebacks are rare. In the sports world, even elite athletes have difficulty returning to their greatness after a prolonged pause. Competition is … Read more