Written by: Pastor Wayne Staker Our lives are inundated with questions. What should we wear? What should we eat? Where should we go to dinner? What should we watch? What job should I accept? Should I get married? What church service should we go to? … Read more
One motivation the Bible uses to encourage faithfulness in a Christian is through reward. The Bible repeatedly tells believers to persevere because “great is your reward in heaven” (Matthew 5:12; Luke 6:23). It is inspiring to know that God wants to reward his people. Hebrews … Read more
What comes to mind when you think of the word “classic”? Classic movies? Classic books? Classic music? For me, it is classic cars. If I had a lot of money, I would love to spend some of it restoring classic cars. I’m talking cars from … Read more
I must admit that I am not sure what the ninth amendment says, but the 9th commandment from Exodus 20:16 reads like this: “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” When we read this in scripture, we often translate it as: “Do not lie”. … Read more
James 2 is a key passage in the Bible. It is commonly misinterpreted. However, it can be easily understood. Here are 4 Reasons why people misinterpret James 2: “Faith without works is dead”. #1. They forget about James 2:10 (this is crucial). In James 2, … Read more
One of the primary verses for encouraging us Christians to practice apologetics is 1 Peter 3:15 “…but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that … Read more
What is the purpose of fasting? Maybe you are like me and the thought of “fasting” has both intrigued and bewildered you. We know the Bible talks about fasting, and scripture seems to indicate that fasting has spiritual benefit…. But how? How does fasting benefit … Read more
Jude 1:3 (NASB) Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. There is … Read more
If the Bible says, God does not change (Malachi 3:6), yet God became flesh (John 1:14), Did God not change? How do you reconcile these two passages, if they seem to contradict? At first glance it may seem that the two stated passages might contradict. … Read more