The 5 Sola’s of Salvation

The 5 Sola’s of Salvation

The five sola’s is a remarkable and timeless set of teachings that came out of the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Its purpose is to summarize and clarify what the Bible teaches concerning salvation. What I appreciate about the Five Sola’s is how the...
The Story of the Reformation

The Story of the Reformation

For us to understand a man like Martin Luther, we must first understand the world in which he lived. In the early 1500’s, the strength and power of the Roman Catholic Church had reached its height, and so had corruption, spreading even to the Pope himself. The...
Overcoming Life’s Storms

Overcoming Life’s Storms

The day had begun on a positive note. A great multitude had gathered at Capernaum, along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to witness miracles and hear Jesus teach about the Kingdom (Mark 4:35). As dusk approached, the sun slowly slid beneath the horizon ablaze with...
How To Have More Faith

How To Have More Faith

It’s not unusual to hear believers say, “I need more faith” or “I wish my faith were stronger.”  I have some Good News to share. You can have more faith, stronger faith, and even great faith – the choice is up to you. Do Not Pray for More Faith First of...
Don’t Negotiate God’s Will

Don’t Negotiate God’s Will

Jesus tells an interesting Parable in Matthew 20. It is actually a continuation of chapter 19. Jesus is going to answer a question from Peter and the rest of His followers. A young man known as, “The Rich Young Ruler” just asked to be part of Jesus’ group. Frankly,...
The Value of Contentment

The Value of Contentment

“For I have learned in whatever situation I am in to be content” Philippians 4:11 Contentment has been a personal struggle for me for quite some time. So when I ponder the words of the Apostle Paul about his growth with contentment, it gives me hope that I too, can...