Some promises in the Bible seem too good to be true, and unfortunately, they won't come true unless we believe they will. But if you do believe, today's promise can change everything for it deals with our inadequacies. Join me for toda...

There are over 3,000 promises in the Bible, and some shape our lives more than others. They become personal treasures. I like to refer to them as "Life verses." John 12:26 is one of those verses for me, and maybe it will become special to you a...

One of God's great promises is to give us His Spirit -- the Holy Spirit. "The promise" referred to in today's verse is the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38-39). What an incredible gift this is! Sometimes we act like we're entitled to have God...

Eternal life is, perhaps, the most important promise God could ever make. Some people don't think about eternity. They should, for after our earthly existence, each of us will spend eternity either in glory or under God's judgment. People aroun...

It's vitally important that we learn the promises of God, believe them, and claim them as our own. His promises are the basis of our faith, and "without faith, it is impossible to please God, for everyone who comes to God must believe that He i...

With the passing of Pope Francis, and the soon appoiintment of a new pope, it behooves us to see where the pope is mentioned in the Bible. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's Mess...

The Shroud of Turin is believed by many to be the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Is it?And if it is, does this provide proof of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Obviously, this is controversial.Join me for today's Daily Word &...

Imagine being one of the twelve disciples during the last days of Jesus. Your life would have been a whirlwind!You went to Jerusalem for Passover expecting Jesus to be anointed king; instead, He was betrayed, tried, and crucified.You we...

The Great Commission is the last command Jesus gave before being exalted to His Father's right hand. It follows His claim to have all authority in heaven and on earth. This commission is important -- really important. So, we must ask: What is t...

After Jesus rose, He had two primary messages that He repeated in one form or another;(1) It's really Me. I am alive. I've risen from the dead!(2) Now, go tell everyone about it!Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn m...

Have you ever done something you're ashamed of, and it seems like the whole world knows about it? If so, you might identify with how Peter felt after he had denied three times that he knew the Lord. A failure. Unworthy. Humiliated. Aft...

Two disciples, walking on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus, encountered Jesus in a way they never forgot. Their hearts were burning within them! Have you encountered Jesus in this way?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn mo...

It's more than an inspirational story. The resurrection is an historical fact! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn why I say that.Scripture Used in today's messageLuke 24:26-421 Corinthians 15:3-9

Today is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. His trial, torture and execution seemed anything but "goog." So why do we call it "Good Friday"? And what is the significance of this day?Join me for today's Daily Wor...

Jesus, praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, was deeply distressed at what He was about to endure.Who wouldn’t be? After all, crucifixion would be a terrible way to die. It was intended by the Romans to be a public display of torture and ago...

Yesterday, we saw the wonderful benefits of good speech and were warned of the destructive consequences of bad speech.Do you want your lips to speak what is right?Do you want your mouth to be a fountain of life?Are you tired of sayi...

Most people greatly underestimate the power of their words, both for good and for bad. Solomon didn't want his son to make this mistake, so the importance of speech is a common subject woven into the proverbs.Join me for today's Daily Word ...

I find it interesting that people want to rule others even though they can't rule themselves. If we want our boys to become mighty men, they must first learn to rule their spirit, in particular, to learn to control their angerJoin me for to...

Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of the most eventful week in the history of the world.This week starts one way and ends very differently. Did Jesus know what was going on? Could He forsee what was about to happen?Join me for today's...

Note: This is a continuation of yesterday's message.Roz and I have five children, three boys and two girls. As the sole breadwinner in our family and having lived in expensive coastal areas (Washington, DC, and San Diego), I've had to be ex...

Roz and I have five children, three boys and two girls. As the sole breadwinner in our family and having lived in expensive coastal areas (Washington, DC, and San Diego), I've had to be extra smart about money. Here are some practical things I ...

Proverbs has much to say about instilling a "Proverbs work ethic" in your sons. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give them, for it will be quite difficult for them to succeed in life without it. This work ethic is typically described as b...

t's easier to make money than it is to keep it. If we want our boys to succeed financially, we must teach them to avoid "sin traps" before they become grown men.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Use...

King Solomon had immense wealth, but he taught his son that some things are more important than money. We would do well to follow that same advice and teach it to our sons. Whether it be in Solomon's day or our own, some people will do anything...

Money, sex, and religion -- three of the most important things to talk to our sons about, and three things that are often neglected. Do you talk to your sons about money? Have you taught them what the Bible says about money? This will be our to...