Beauty in the Assembly: A Holy Kiss

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever impacted those living in the 21st Century, especially those who engage in religious gatherings. In particular, the Christian church and those whose lives are touched by it have been hit hard. The pandemic has caused many Christians to see the beauty and value of things they once took for granted, and Christian fellowship is likely at the top of that list....

5 Things Galatians Teaches Us Regarding Hebrew Roots Movements

The other day I had the opportunity to interact with someone who seemed to be involved with Hebrew Israelism. Interestingly enough, in my personal study I had been reading Galatians, and although I didn’t make this fact known to that individual at the time, I saw the damaging case that Paul made against not only Hebrew Israelism but all Hebrew Roots Movements (HRM). Any return to Judaism, or a...

5 Things Christians Should Do During (& After) 2020

What a year 2020 has been so far! There have been significant Christian and celebrity passings: Ravi Zacharias, J.I. Packer, Kobe Bryant, Little Richard, John Lewis, and Regis Philbin to name a few. More than that, we’ve been facing a worldwide pandemic with COVID-19 and its associated ramifications. Finally, we’ve experienced social/political/racial unrest surrounding the 2020...

Relaying or Betraying God’s Glory?

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”Matthew 5:16 ESV  Recently, I’ve considered my works, or actions done to the glory of God and the good of others. The other day, a sales person came to my door.  I didn’t really want to engage him, and it worked out perfectly that he came by...