Understanding James: Faith, Works, and the Heart of Protestant TheologyWhen approaching the Book of James, many Christians encounter what appears to be a theological puzzle. On one side stands Paul's ...  Read More

The Romans Road to Salvation: A Journey of FaithWhen I was newer in my faith, I realized I needed a simple way to explain my faith.  So I began to memorize the Romans Road.  The Romans Road is a beaut...  Read More

I get asked this all the time!  Okay. I want to tread lightly here... Please hang on for my entire argument before getting upset!   So, Paul makes it very clear that for the believer all things are pe...  Read More

Why Christians Should VoteAs Christians, we are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16), which includes influencing our society through participation in the political process. Votin...  Read More

Conquering Sin Through Grace:Regarding addictions or persistent sin, it's crucial to understand that rules alone often fail to address the root issues. Here's a grace-based approach:Identity in Christ...  Read More

How do I recognize my religious chains? (self examination) pick one of the two options for each section. (the second one is what you should strive for)Motivations:  What is my motivation for “religiou...  Read More

I often attempt to throw too much into a message.  People say it's like a firehose.... So this is my solution. Further clarification in a blog post.  So if you are ready this, it means you are a theol...  Read More

Bible Translations-  Tom M (FSC Men's Ministry)What is the Best Bible Translation to use? Since the 16th century, there have been around 900 translations into English alone! With so many translations ...  Read More

I just had a conversation with someone about why should we celebrate the Jewish Festivals. Galatians makes it clear that we aren't obligated and regardless Jesus is the fulfilment of the festivals.  W...  Read More

I once discipled a wonderful man who really struggled with his identity. He was a former drag queen who was incredibly artistic in every way.  The logical side of his brain wasn't very strong but his...  Read More

Okay, credit where credit is due. This is unabashedly "borrowed" from Pastor Steve McVey. I don't agree with everything he says (some of the things later in life). But with this caveat, I found his wo...  Read More

Rest.  The importance of rest.  We tend to forget that God himself modeled the way for a 6 day work week with a 7th day of rest.  While Jesus is our sabbath rest as far as a commandment, the spiritual...  Read More