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At first glance, most of us have little in common with Charles Spurgeon. Many of us who grew up around church have heard the name of Charles Spurgeon but know little about who he was or what he is remembered for.

The Bible is the world’s most fascinating book. It is the best-selling book of all time and is widely considered to be some of the finest literature ever written. It has been translated into numerous languages and is the foundation of modern laws...

in Christ there is true freedom, and not just a new, different, shinier set of chains

Over time, our morals, convictions, and values have deteriorated with each passing year regardless of who sits in the White House. Things that were once accepted moral knowledge have been twisted and distorted by a society antagonistic toward God...

It turns out that Abraham did not actually have many biological sons. He had two, Ishmael and Isaac. The story of how he had those sons, however, is miraculous and stunning in how it applies to us, and how it sets up the entire arc of God’s work...

In modern Israel, when someone greets you or says goodbye, they will typically say, Shalom. In saying this they are actually saying more than just hello or goodbye, and more than just a simple ‘peace be with you’. They are actually saying...

As we celebrate the Resurrection this year, let us remember that Jesus is not a storybook figure from a long-ago “Bible land,” but rather a risen King who is present, active, and interceding on our behalf every moment of every day.

As ambassadors, we are to represent Jesus and share the good news of His Kingdom in every circumstance, no matter the difficulties that may arise in doing so. As ambassadors, we know our future is secure, our Savior is good, and our message is...

Through the presence of the Holy Spirit, Jesus is constantly and fully present with us. We are blessed to know that not only is He with us, but He also lives in us and works through us.

In a troubled world, we have the opportunity to bring peace by speaking and living out true justice in our words and actions, showing and giving thanks for His mercy, and by living in humility before God and others.

In this environment, true authority on any topic can be difficult to determine and leaves us feeling lost and adrift, not sure what to think or who to believe. When we look to Jesus, we see something completely different. We see truth, honesty,...

Even as we celebrate the neighborhood, we have lost the simple art of neighboring; showing kindness just because it is the right thing to do. In an angry world, we celebrate Mister Rogers as a man of peace while fostering our own anger. As our...

We are instructed to build each other up, and we know that building one another up is better for all involved, but we live in a culture that makes it much easier to tear down. It takes little effort to tear down our enemies, our friends, and even...

The way to fix our world is simple, it starts with us and it won’t be complete until Jesus returns. Yet these are places we can start: understand the answer to our sin is in Christ alone, and trust him in all things. He is good, he is faithful,...

Following Jesus may bring us to make decisions that others would consider crazy, and lead us away from fortune and glory instead of towards it. So what is the advantage to following Christ?

As we approach Resurrection Sunday and consider the events leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus, there is a moment that regularly gets overlooked. That moment is Saturday, the Sabbath day, and it is easy to miss because nothing really...

The Jewish faith is one of remembrance. Practicing Jews celebrate and observe many days and seasons throughout the year that hold significant importance. As Christians, our faith is deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition – Jesus and His apostles...

In the midst of the American Civil War, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow lamented this lack of peace in his poem, Christmas Bells. The story behind the song.

Ecclesiastes reminds us that our life on earth is not all that there is but just a glimpse of what can be when we view all of life through a gospel perspective when we see life focused on eternity and not just ‘right now.’