Old Testament prophecy on the first coming of Jesus
Advent is the time when Christians celebrate the first coming of Jesus. But that's only part of Advent. Old Testament prophecy told the people at that time about the promised first coming of Jesus. God sending a Messiah to save His people. And an offer of salvation to those who ...
Do you know – what is Advent about?
It's Advent season. But do we know what it is? What is Advent about? For instance, do we realize that the first Advent has come and gone, and now we're waiting for the second Advent? And after we do know, are we really ready for the second coming of Jesus? ...
The Parable of the Fruitless Fig Tree – repent or perish
The Parable of the Fruitless Fig Tree – repent or perish. When you read it, the concept of the tree without fruit and the warning of repent or perish makes sense. Well, it should make sense to Christians. However, I believe there’s more to it than we might think ...
Is my latest cancer update good news or bad news?
Is my latest cancer update good news or bad news? To be sure, in many ways, it's good news. Probably very good news. And yet, it's hard not to feel something like the father who said to Jesus, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Except that, of course, ...
The Great Commission and The End Times
The Great Commission and The End Times - Is the completion of one the beginning of the other? When the Great Commission has been fulfilled, will The End Times begin? Are we actually working to bring about the events in Revelation when we spread the Gospel? In a sense, even without ...
If God is for us, who can be against us?
If God is for us, who can be against us? It's a question that sounds like the answer is "No one can be against us if God is for us!" At least it's probably an answer some Christians agree with. But guess what? That's not the right answer. Come to ...
Why is it so hard for us to not be afraid?
So many times the Bible tells us to not be afraid. That probably means nothing to non-Christians. But for us Christians, if God keeps telling us, "don't be afraid", then why is it so hard for us to not be afraid? ...
What Christians need to learn about God from Jonah
When we left Jonah in part 2 of this series, he was just vomited onto dry land by the great fish God send to bring Jonah back to Him. It seems there's a great lesson, pun intended, that Christians need to learn about God from Jonah. Something that kind of ...
Sometimes I wonder, is there anybody here but me?
Sometimes I wonder, is there anybody here but me? There's so many people. But we can feel so alone. Christians believe in a big God. Loneliness still happens ...
God remembers my cancer. But do I remember God?
We Christians always say things happen for a reason. And that God's in control. However, when those things happen to us, do we live like we really believe it? We also say God's always with us. Even in the bad times. And so, I believe God remembers my cancer situation ...
