In ancient Judaism, if Gentiles wanted to convert to the faith of our fathers, it was required that they first be denied three times (We see this same resistance in Jesus’ ministry). If these potential converts returned after three denials, they would be told about the enormous personal, physical, and financial cost required. Most Gentiles…
In 1796, during George Washington’s Farewell Address, our first President made the following profound statement which speaks volumes to our current political condition. As he began to identify things which may, “disturb our Union” he said, “Men may endeavor to excite a belief, that there is a real difference of local interests and views. One…
“The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man who sowed good seed in his field” Matthew 23:13 A keen observer of the Word of God will notice that in many instances God relates His way of doing things to the process of sowing and reaping. The fact is that God always has and He…
“A friend of mine’s child who was 2 weeks old died of SIDS this morning. Why?” “How am I suppose to explain why an innocent baby is dead?” “Why is God punishing a child?” “I believed and prayed for my loved one’s healing, but they died anyway. How could God allow that to happen when…
I love superhero movies! Recently at our church, I preached a message titled, “The Gospel According to the Green Lantern” and we had a great time in the Word as we drew Biblical parallels and object lessons from the movie. Although I haven’t had time to write a full article on the subject, it has…
Warning: This blog will require you to think and therefore may be hazardous to narrow-minded moguls; side effects may include, agitation, temporary turrets, religious rashes, false indignation OR a breakthrough in common-sense thinking. The sacrifice was squirming on the altar, heaving under the stress of her restraints and the fear of the unknown. The cold,…
Whenever I find myself in need, I often think back to when I was able to meet and spend time with a great man of God named Dr. E.V. Hill; the pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles for 42 years. Dr. Hill was an influential player in politics as well as…
