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Have you ever felt the need to defend your faith in God? Maybe you’ve even been mocked for being a Christian. In certain circles you could be considered gullible, closed-minded, anti-intellectual, or worse.  Think of it like this George Orwell quote: “The further a society drifts from the truth, the more they’ll despise it when theyContinue reading “A High-Flying “Good News Only Friday” 04/09/2021″

It is indisputable that Jesus of Nazareth, the man, existed. Even atheist scholars know and agree with this. The real issue is whether He was simply a man, or if He is God in the flesh as Christians believe. There is a popular belief in our culture that Jesus was a wise moral teacher. Essentially, that he was an enlightenedContinue reading “Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? 04/02/2021”

Do you know where Jesus’ closest followers were when he was crucified? Hiding.  Their teacher, the God-man they’d seen perform miracles like giving sight to the blind and walking on water, had just been executed in the most shameful way possible. They thought He was their long-awaited Messiah, but now He was dead. Their beliefs wereContinue reading “Who Would Die for a Lie? 03/26/2021”

Now it happened, as He was dining in Levi’s house, that many tax collectors and sinners also sat together with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many, and they followed Him. And when the teachers of the religious law (Pharisees) saw Him eating with the tax collectors and sinners, they said to his disciples,Continue reading “Good News Only Friday- 03/19/2021”

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, andContinue reading “Honoring Mom’s – 03/05/2021”

The view outside my window drew my mind right to Isaiah 1:18. Though my sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow.Wow.No wonder it’s called the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ. No wonder it’s called the peace which transcends all understanding.Do you guys realize how gnarly that is? Every mistake you’ve ever made…Continue reading “Good News Only Friday- 02/26/2021”

Verse of the Week Our verse this week reminds me how God can even use broken promises for His glory. Settle in and stick with me on this one.  The photo above is Tiff and my first house. I can’t help but smile when I see it because of all of the memories we have there. Memories fromContinue reading “Good News Only Friday- 2/19/2021”

Verse of the Week“For the word of God is active and alive, sharper than any double-edged sword.” -Hebrews 4:12 How incredible is this? Some may read this scripture and think it means that verses from the Bible are still applicable to our lives today. That’s true, but that is not all this is saying. This verse isContinue reading “Good News Only Friday- 2/5/21”

If you’re still walking around feeling guilt or shame about your past, it’s time to let it go. No, really. The word of God tells us that “as far as the East is from the West, that’s how far God has removed our sins from us. Isn’t that amazing? It’s gone! You hear the termContinue reading “Good News Only Friday- 1/29/21”

Verse of the Week 1 Timothy 4:12: Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. I’ve heard it said that when it comes to our kids, “more is caught than is taught.” In other words, we teach them by whatContinue reading “Good News Only Friday- 1/22/21”