Did a Belief in Hell Always Exist? (Hellfire Series Part IV)
Tracing biblical and pagan history to find the origins of hell and torment
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What Does “Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth” Mean? (Hellfire Series Part II)
Learning what Jesus meant by “weeping and gnashing of teeth”
What Did Jesus Mean When He Talked About Hellfire? (Hellfire Series Part I)
Examining what Jesus meant by talking about hell and "unquenchable fire"
How Do We Know Jesus Is the Promised Messiah? (Part I)
Jewish skepticism and key Old Testament identifiers of the Messiah
How Can I Doubt My Doubts? (Part I)
Learning the difference between constructive and destructive doubts
I’m a New Christian! Now What?
Uncovering the many “need to know” aspects of living for Jesus
Who is God? (Part II)
Honoring God’s name, and how He was described in the Old Testament
Do Christians Have to Go to Church?
Understanding what the Christian church is and what it is not
How Can I Transform My Prayer Life? (Part I)
Who God hears, why He says no and how prayer works
How Do I Know If I Have Really Forgiven Someone?
The depth, power and appropriate applications of true forgiveness
Are My Promises Reliable?
The role and import of promises in a dedicated Christian's life
We Are What We Think About, So What Are We Thinking About? (Part I)
Unlocking the process of refocusing our thoughts towards godliness
Is God an Angry God?
Uncovering God’s true character through a specific set of scriptures
What Does It Feel Like To Have Real Faith?
Digging into the depth, power and transformative qualities of true faith
Will the World’s Pain and Suffering Ever End?
Biblically answering the hard questions about humanity's brokenness
If I Have God’s Peace, Why Am I So Stressed?
Learning to reduce negative stress and replace it with God’s peace
How Strong Are My Relationships? (Part I)
Identifying the foundations, problems and practices of marriage
Why Doesn’t God Just Destroy Satan?
Satan’s history and God’s righteous reasons for keeping him alive
Does My Life Have a Motivating Vision?
Learning how to make the driving vision of our lives reflect God’s vision
Do I Suffer From Rapture Anxiety? (Part III)
The scriptural meaning of “being caught up together in the clouds”
Do I Suffer From Rapture Anxiety? (Part II)
Challenging the rapture’s trumpet and concurrent raising of all Christians
Do I Suffer From Rapture Anxiety? (Part I)
Questioning the rapture in the light of careful scriptural analysis
Do I Walk in the Spirit or the Lusts of My Human Nature? (Part I)
How our human desires dictate where we receive spiritual control from. Discussion points: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery
How Do I Let Go and Let God?
The value of God’s timing, not ours: lessons from Abraham and Sarah
What Will We Be Doing When We Get to Heaven? (Part III)
Learning the destiny of those not fully faithful to the heavenly call
What Will We Be Doing When We Get to Heaven? (Part II)
Absorbing the many inheritances and responsibilities of heaven
What Will We Be Doing When We Get to Heaven? (Part I)
Examining the privilege of heaven, why it is open and how to get there
Does God Ever Tempt Us? Contradictions Series
God’s role in temptations, seeing if He sanctions stealing and if He knows all
Does God REALLY Require Human Sacrifices? Contradictions Series
Clarifying Abraham sacrificing Isaac, and if we should make oaths or not
Why Does God Let the Innocent Suffer?
Uncovering God’s perspective regarding recent tragic mass shootings
God is Out of My Life! How Do I Get Him Back In?
The practical process that brings us up from sin and back to grace
Where Do the Human Soul and Spirit Go When We Die? (Part I)
Defining what the human soul is and is not, and its destiny at death
Am I Being Punished or Favored?
Understanding the purpose of our suffering and why God punishes us
How Is Satan Trying to Devour Me?
How the Devil attempts to sabotage my Christian life
How Do We Keep Hope Alive?
What hope does for us and what we need to do for it to keep it vibrant
Can Faith Take Me From Failure to Victory?
Powerful lessons of faith overcoming adversity from the life of Joshua
Is God’s Wrath Stronger Than His Love? (Part I)
Examining God’s harsh Old Testament judgment in light of His plan
What Do I Say When I Talk to My Spouse?
The value, process and attitude of marriage-preserving communication
Is God Happy With My Attitude? (Part II)
Learning and applying the grand conclusion of Jesus’ Beatitudes
Is God Happy With My Attitude? (Part I)
Uncovering the life-directing principles in the Beatitudes of Jesus
Am I Too Bitter to Be Better?
Understanding the depth of disaster that bitterness can cause
Is the Devil in the Details of My Life?
Labeling the characteristics of Satan that easily influence our lives
Is a Near-Death Experience a Glimpse of Heaven?
Uncovering what a near death experience is and what it is not
How Can I Rejoice in Trials?
Discovering the profound power of gratitude in the face of adversity
Am I Fighting For or Against God?
Facing the things we do and think that put us in opposition to God
Why Aren’t My Prayers Being Answered?
Uncovering the dynamics of what makes a prayer work or fail
Is Anyone Listening to the Wisdom of the Bible?
Uncovering how true wisdom works and why it is so rare
Can the Dead Communicate With Us?
Examining after-death communications in the light of Scripture
Could an Addiction Block My Christian Growth?
Learning to identify and manage compulsive and addictive behavior
Am I Passionate or Complacent About Jesus?
Understanding passion’s role and complacency’s danger in Christianity
Could Jesus Return Without You Knowing?
Revealing the three scripturally-progressive phases of Jesus’ return
Are Christians Supposed to Convert the World?
Biblically clarifying WHY we preach the gospel to others
Did I Really Forgive Them?
Learning to make our forgiveness toward others genuine
Do We Have the Purpose of the Holy Spirit Backwards?
Distinguishing God's power from our own desires in our daily life
Are We Living in the “End Times”?
Discovering factual evidence of our place in biblical prophecy
What Are the True Reasons for Jesus’ Return to Earth?
Uncovering the remarkable and inspiring mission of Jesus’ return
Can Humility Keep Me From Success?
Jesus uses competing for status to teach us about true success
Does God REALLY Want Me to Suffer?
Putting our personal sufferings into context with God’s plan
Did God Make Heaven and Hell Humanity’s Destiny (Part II)
Unpacking the true meaning of hell and Judgment Day in Scripture
Did God Make Heaven and Hell Humanity’s Destiny? (Part I)
Uncovering who goes to heaven and what happens to planet Earth
How Do I Cope With Overwhelming Loneliness?
Discovering five practical and scriptural ways to combat loneliness
How Did Jesus’ Resurrection Change Both Heaven and Earth?
Uncovering the far-reaching effects of Jesus' sacrifice
How Did Jesus Prepare His Disciples for His Death?
Absorbing Jesus’ focused teaching on the night before his death
Does Being a Christian Have to Be Difficult?
Examining what discipleship is and what it is not
Is Adultery Really That Wrong?
Revealing and discussing the depths of damage caused by adultery
Can Good Things Ever Be Bad?
Applying Christian time management in an information-filled world
How Vital Are My Vows of Marriage?
Examining what a marriage covenant is and how to make it work
What Does Moses the Deliverer Teach Us About Jesus?
Highlighting striking similarities between the lives of Moses and Jesus
Has the Bible Been Mistranslated and Misunderstood? (Part V)
Uncovering the true meaning of love, God and the coming of Christ
Has the Bible Been Mistranslated and Misunderstood (Part IV)
Examining some simple and some belief-changing mistranslations
How Can I Persevere When Life Gets Tough? (Part II)
Applying perseverance in persecutions and as a test of loyalty
How Can I Persevere When Life Gets Tough? (Part I)
Understanding how to apply perseverance through trials and afflictions
Has My Christianity Been Compromised?
Where and when compromises should be avoided or accepted
Is It Faith or Works That Gets Us to Heaven? (Part II)
The role works play in making our Christian faith transformative
Is It Faith or Works That Gets Us to Heaven? (Part I)
Understanding the fundamental role of faith in our Christian walk
How Can We Be Thankful After the Year We’ve Had?
Learning to access the power of God-driven gratitude
Has the Bible Been Mistranslated and Misunderstood? (Part III)
Examining some words attributed to Jesus and Bible Numerology
Has the Bible Been Mistranslated and Misunderstood? (Part II)
Finding out what scriptures have authenticity issues and why
Has the Bible Been Mistranslated and Misunderstood? (Part I)
Discovering and authenticating how the Bible came to be
Ghosts, Reincarnation and Humanity – What’s Real? (Part II)
Shining the light of Scripture on reincarnation and mystical practices
Ghosts, Reincarnation and Humanity – What’s Real? (Part I)
Examining the biblical feasibility of ghosts being disembodied souls
Do I Have Other Gods and Idols in My Life?
Practically applying the first two Commandments to Christians today
Can Biblical Strategies Resolve Serious Conflicts? (Part II)
Identifying and applying biblical conflict resolution solutions
Can Biblical Strategies Resolve Serious Conflicts? (Part I)
Understanding how conflicts arise and their levels of seriousness
What Does Jesus Expect From Us?
Uncovering the age-lasting meaning of The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Does Christianity Preach the Gospel?
Critically examining the basic principles of what the gospel teaches
Thou Shalt Not Covet – Is It Wrong to Want?
Building a foundation for our desires to be godly and appropriate
Do I Treat You as My Neighbor?
Learning the life-changing meaning of being a good neighbor
Is Faith Built On Reason or Is Reason Built On Faith?
Explaining how biblical faith and reason must work together
Are Praise and Worship Necessary To Be a Faithful Christian?
Understanding the roles and differences of praise and worship
What Did Jesus Teach Us About Money?
The uses, abuses, cautions and opportunities that money brings us
How Can I Be a Giant Slayer Like David? Warriors of God Series
The courage, faith and focus of David as a very young man
Does My Anxiety or Depression Invalidate My Christianity? (Part II)
Revealing the protective building blocks needed to repel my anxiety
Does My Anxiety or Depression Invalidate My Christianity? (Part I)
Understanding how anxiety and depression affect my Christianity
Can Our Sins Ever Produce Blessings?
Defining what brings us God’s favor and what does not
Should the Coronavirus Change My Christianity?
Building a foundation to manage information, isolation and fear
Jesus is Raised! How Does That Change Me?
Finding strength in the disciples' challenges after Jesus was raised
What Things Troubled Jesus?
Learning from three experiences that gave Jesus anxiety
How Merciful Am I?
How mercy should work as told in the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
How Do I Avoid Burnout? (Part II)
Finding the biblical pathway that leads us away from burnout
How Do I Avoid Burnout? (Part I)
Recognizing and resolving issues that contribute to burnout
Did the Apostle Paul Contradict Jesus? Contradictions Series
Decoding Jesus' treatment of the Law through the words of Paul
Paul or Matthias: Who Was the Real 12th Apostle? Contradictions Series
Clear evidence to prove Paul or Matthias as the 12th Apostle
Does the Apostle Paul Contradict Himself? (Part II): Contradictions Series
Continued examination of “self-contradicting” statements by Paul
Does the Apostle Paul Contradict Himself? (Part I): Contradictions Series
Examining several supposed self-contradicting statements by Paul
Are Christians Really Born Again?
Finding the true meaning and implications of being “born again”
What Three Steps Will Get Us to Heaven? (Part II)
How justification, sanctification and glorification apply to all
What Three Steps Will Get Us to Heaven? (Part I)
Defining and describing justification and sanctification
Why Does Time Matter in God’s Plan?
Establishing what the timeline of God’s plan looks like
Should My Habits Be Kept or Broken?
Breaking down the thinking needed to establish new habits
How Do I Know My Decisions Are Right?
Revealing and applying the mechanics of great decision-making
Have We Become Too Desensitized to Sin?
Examining current moral standards in the light of biblical teaching
How Can Criticism Help Us Grow?
Character-revealing tools for handling constructive and deconstructive criticism with grace
How Can We Be Thankful When Life is So Hard?
Learning how to keep gratitude vital in the face of suffering
Do People Turn Into Angels When They Die?
Establishing spiritual and human natures as separate and distinct
Should Christians Care About the Jewish Tabernacle?
Unlocking the secrets and symbols God gave to ancient Israel
My Life is Full of Suffering – Am I Cursed?
Properly interpreting our misery and understanding biblical curses
Jesus Died For You! Are You Dying For Him?
Describing what the life of a true disciple of Jesus looks like
How Do You Handle Being Uprooted in Your Life?
Finding value in the upheavals of our life experience
Do Our Prayers Change God’s Mind?
Unlocking the power of prayer and its influence on the will of God
How Do You Deal With Toxic People in Your Life?
Biblical guidance for managing life’s most challenging people
Do the Accounts of Jesus’ Life Contradict Themselves? Contradictions (Part VI)
Comparing the inconsistent Gospel records of Jesus’ life and teachings
What Profound Secret Does Creation Reveal? Contradictions (Part V)
Startling revelations from Genesis 2
Why So Many Contradictions Surrounding Jesus’ Resurrection? Contradictions (Part IV)
Exploring the contradictory gospel records of Jesus' resurrection
Does God Contradict Himself? Contradictions (Part III)
Examining God’s seemingly random personality
If I Slander and Gossip, What Does That Say About Me?
Calling out the vile actions and results of evil speaking
Are Jesus’ Ransom and Our Salvation the Same?
Clarifying the purpose of the ransom and the process of salvation
Am I a Jealous Christian?
Finding and fixing the jealousy and envy that corrupt our hearts
Does the Old Testament Law Apply to Me?
Understanding what to take and what to leave from the Jewish Law
What is the End Times Resurrection About? How Does It Work?
Unraveling the multiple mysteries of the resurrection for all
How Do I Live a Life of Repentance?
Learning what repentance is and is not and how it changes lives
Does God Really Love Humanity? (Part II)
Prodigal Son/Unjust Steward – teach us what NOT to do with God’s favor
Does God Really Love Humanity? (Part I)
How the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin stories teach us God’s character
Does the Bible Contradict Itself? Contradictions (Part II)
Child sacrifice, killing and lying – apparent contradictions resolved
Does God Judge Everyone the Same Way?
The complexity, equity and utility of God’s eternal judgments
Does the Bible Contradict Itself? Contradictions (Part I)
Digging into and solving a few apparent inconsistencies in Scripture
Should Christians Criticize Anyone?
Uncovering and applying the principles of positive criticism
What Can We Learn From Jesus’ Final Prayers?
Absorbing the character and devotion of Jesus as he faced death
What Happened at the Last Supper?
Revealing hidden gems of Jesus’ care for his disciples
Do I Have a Sound Christian Mind?
The powerful effects of power, love and a sound mind on our lives
Do Christians Need Hope in Their Lives?
Establishing hope’s necessity and life-changing power
What Was Jesus’ Top Priority?
Identifying the absolute “most important thing” in Jesus’ life
Is He Who Hesitates Really Lost? The Story of Lot
Learning the importance of having faith AND conviction
Does Science Prove Intelligent Design?
Documenting the extraordinary creative intelligence behind nature
How Many Baptisms Are There?
Unlocking the importance, meaning and application of baptism
What Does a Marriage Need to Be Strong?
Tracking the four “love” ingredients that build a lifelong relationship
You’re a Christian, But Are You Holy?
The meaning of holiness and of being set apart for God’s purpose
What Makes a Christian a Hypocrite?
Exposing hypocrisy's dishonesty and finding its remedies
Are the Wicked Winning?
Seeing the good, bad and godlessness of today through a biblical lens
Can You Ever Get Too Comfortable?
Identifying areas of our comfort that could hinder our faith
How Do You Show Your Joy to the World?
Learning to find our joy the way those surrounding Jesus' birth did
Is it God’s Fault We Have Evil in This World?
Determining God’s accountability for evil, eternity and His creation
What Do the Faithful Old Testament Characters Teach Us?
The strength and tenacity of several Old Testament heroes of faith
What Does it Mean to Be Saved?
Clarifying salvation's true biblical meaning and applications
How Can We Be Truly Thankful?
Patterning your thankful life after nine simple lessons from Jesus
Why Did the Tongues of Fire Touch the Apostles?
How God’s spirit and speaking in tongues really worked in the Bible
What Can I Do Now About Procrastination Later?
Defining, dismantling and defeating our procrastination tendencies
Can Zombies Possibly Be Real?
Halloween, Zombies and the undead compared
How Do Demons Influence Our World?
Tracing how demonic influence works so we can guard against it
How Do Angels Help Us in Daily Life?
Examining the interactions we should or shouldn't have with angels
How Does Faith Actually Work?
Defining, applying and tracking the growth of true Christian faith
How Do You Bloom Where You Are Planted?
Learning to accept our limitations and flourish because of them
Do Tithes and Offerings Belong in Christianity?
Understanding tithing and establishing Christian giving
Is Christianity a Healing Religion?
The how and why of early Christian healing and its place today
How Do I Strike Back at Betrayal?
Facing, coping with and overcoming the devastation of betrayal
Did Jesus REALLY Die for Everyone?
Scripturally pinpointing the extent and reach of Jesus' ransom
How Do I Relight the Fire of My Christian Faith?
Remedies for those things that drain away the vitality of our faith
What Happens to My Christianity When I Go to Work?
Avoiding the pitfalls of workplace talk, thinking and behavior
Where is the Kingdom Jesus Told Us to Pray For?
Uncovering what God's kingdom is, how it works and who benefits
What Does it Mean to Glorify God?
Defining the breadth and depth of extolling Almighty God
Is the Hell of Christian Tradition Taught in the Bible? (Part III)
Difficult texts explained
Are Some Sins Worse Than Others?
Life management tools for coping with the varied misdeeds of life
Should We Be Peacemakers?
The transformative value of peacemaking in daily life
Is the Hell of Christian Tradition Taught in the Bible? (Part II)
Hellfire's pagan influence on post-New Testament Christian beliefs
As a Christian, Should You Just Be Yourself?
Determining how much of "me" is appropriate as a Christian
Is the Hell of Christian Tradition Taught in the Bible? (Part I)
Hell’s Pagan historical beginnings and its Old Testament absence
Do My Doubts Mean I Don’t Have Faith?
Understanding and harnessing the power of uncertainty
What Does Discipleship Cost?
Three parables that teach us what it takes to be Jesus' followers
Condemned to Death, How Did Jesus Love His Enemies?
Watching "love your enemies" unfold in Jesus' last days
Christian and Single – What Does Life Look Like?
Being single and living a powerful and passionate Christian life!
Are Your Treasures Really Worth Treasuring?
Learning to identify and cherish things of true lasting value
Are God and Evil Meant to Coexist?
Understanding the eternal relationship between God and evil
How Do You Find Your Way Through Grief?
Accepting, managing and growing from grief and its sorrow
Are There Biblical Secrets to a Good Marriage?
A back-to-basics application of biblical marriage principles today
Do We Have to “Turn the Other Cheek”?
Finding and applying the core meaning of "turning the other cheek"
Does God Bless Us When We Act in an Unrighteous Way?
Examining untruth, integrity and God's blessing
Will Prayer Change Your Life?
How prayer and meditation can influence our daily lives
Does Complaining Ever Help?
Putting complaining in perspective and finding ways to stop
How Do I Make Gratitude My Constant Companion?
Learning to tap into and live by the transforming power of gratitude
Are We SURE Sin is Really Sinful?
Learning to handle "situation ethics" in light of biblical principles
How Do I Overcome Peer Pressure?
Recognizing, addressing and overcoming the power of peer pressure
Are Natural Disasters Sending Us a Message?
How God uses and does not use natural disasters
What Does it Mean to be “Born Again”?
Finding the original meaning and proper application of "born again"
Does America Show Us the Nature of God?
The God-honoring foundation of America’s National Parks
Does God Accept Us As We Are?
Christianity, being "accepted" and today's mixed up world
How Sweet is Revenge?
Learning to focus the emotions of revenge for good
Will God’s Vengeance Squash Us Like Bugs?
What God's vengeance means - how it works and why it happens
Virtual Sex and Pornography – Does God Care?
The damaging personal consequences of porn and how to be free of them
Jesus’ Resurrection – What Changed?
How the risen Jesus turned doubt and fear into faith and clarity
How Were Politics Part of Jesus’ Crucifixion?
The Pharisees, the Sadducees and the politics of the crucifixion
Is MY Christianity a Waste of Time?
Learning to better invest our time for a fuller Christian life
Is Christianity a Greedy Religion?
The Greedy Landowner story and Christian abundance
Can Love Last a Lifetime?
Seven secrets to maintaining a flourishing marriage
Did Jesus Die for Muslims?
Examining where Muslims fit in God's plan of salvation
Why Do Some Think God is a Monster?
Squaring extreme Old Testament harshness with God's true character
How Can I Get the Holy Spirit?
What the holy spirit is, what it does, who gets it and why
Is Gratitude Your Attitude?
Learning to have gratitude through biblical examples
Once Saved, Are You Set for Life?
Who gets "saved" and what does "saved" really mean?
Is Your Heart Looking for Jesus? The Story of Zacchaeus
Unlocking the door to accepting true joy in your life
Can Souls “Cross Over” on Halloween?
Halloween's pagan roots in light of biblical reasoning
Does Gossip Really Hurt Anyone?
Tracing and countering the devious role of gossip
Does God Really Forgive Me?
How our forgiveness from God and for each other works
Will Sinners Be Happy on Judgment Day?
Understanding the events and purposes of Judgment Day
What Do YOU Have Faith In?
Examining the value of faith and the role of feelings
Has God Lost Control of Our World?
Tracing God's hand in the coming Time of Trouble
What Should We Be Praying For?
Guidelines and principles for having your prayers heard
Does Science Show the Existence of a Creator?
How true science verifies superhuman intelligence
How Do You Stand When Life Gets Too Heavy?
Developing perseverance for life's toughest experiences
How Do You Learn to Truly Trust?
Building TRUST and HOPE on the foundation of FAITH
How Can I Inspire Like Jesus?
Learning to apply Jesus' seven keys of inspiration
How Can Resentment Lead to Death?
The terminal power of resentment and how to beat it
Why Should We Love Our Enemies?
Knowing the "why" and "how" of truly loving your enemies
Will My Regrets Ever Leave Me Alone? (Part II)
Part II: Regret as a tool of progress and not a destination of despair
Did the Prophet Daniel See the Future?
Physical evidence of Daniel's Prophecy of Days
Will My Regrets Ever Leave Me Alone? (Part I)
Regret as a tool of progress and not a destination of despair
What is the Legacy of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection?
Jesus' last day, crucifixion and resurrection legacy
How Did Raising Others to Life Prepare Jesus for Death?
Lessons from the three people raised up to life by Jesus
What Will the World Look Like in the 22nd Century?
Prophetic interpretation of earth’s judgment and beyond
So, How Do You Stay in Love?
Tools and ideas to maintain marital strength
So, Where Do I Start?
Basic focus points for a new Christian life
So, When Does the Rapture Happen?
Biblically defining texts that seem to teach a rapture
Do You Like What You See in the Mirror?
Learning to view our own reflection as God views it
Are Demons Real?
Who demons are, where they came from and what to do!
How is Jesus “The Life”? (Part III)
Defining what living in Jesus means daily
Do Angels Protect You?
Biblical perspective on what angels do and do not do
Can Thanksgiving Change Your Life?
Pre-Thanksgiving history and the power of gratitude
Is There Any Hope Left?
Where to find transformative hope and how it works
How is Jesus “The Truth”? (Part II)
Defining Jesus as the Truth and centerpiece of God's plan
Are Nuclear War and Armageddon Coming Soon?
Interpreting prophecies that seem to hint at nuclear war
How is Jesus “The Way”? (Part I)
Defining Jesus' role in God's plan and in our lives
Should Everyone Be Baptized?
The true meaning and application of Christian baptism
How Did Jesus Describe the Kingdom of Heaven?
Connecting four parables: the Field, Pearl, Dragnet and Scribe
So, Why Hasn’t God Destroyed Evil?
Why God permits evil and how He will end it
Do the Fires of Hell Come From God? (Part III)
Old and New Testament "hell" and the Rich Man and Lazarus
How Do We Develop Endurance?
The mighty power of Christian endurance
The Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule – Why Bother?
Biblical living principles vs. subjective morality
How Does God Speak to Us Here and Now? (Part II)
New Testament ways that we can "hear" God's voice
Do the Fires of Hell Come From God? (Part II)
Defining "Gehenna" - place of torment or destruction?
Is Forgiveness Really Necessary?
The Charleston, South Carolina shooting...and forgiveness
How Does God Speak to Us Here and Now? (Part I)
A Gospel view on dreams and visions as God's tools
Do the Fires of Hell Come From God? (Part I)
Defining "weeping and gnashing of teeth"
Should Christians Speak in Tongues?
Biblical meaning and application of the gift of tongues
So, How Does Jesus Get You Going?
How our five senses relate to our five spiritual senses
Where Does Your Soul Go When You Die? (Part II)
Explaining difficult texts and "out of body" experiences
Jesus Lives!
Jesus' death and mission as revealed in Psalms 22
Israel’s Passover – What Does It Mean To Us?
How the Passover shows Jesus' ransom
Are Christians Supposed to Be Healed?
Today's "healers" - methods compared to biblical healing
Where Does Your Soul Go When You Die? (Part I)
Biblically defining the nature of the soul
Why Aren’t You a Wealthy Christian?
The Bible's true role in the wealth of a Christian
Has the Marriage Institution Lost Its Luster?
Making marriage last based upon biblical principles of love
What Really Happens on Judgment Day?
The who, what, when, where, why and how of Judgment Day!
Did Jesus Die For Atheists?
Atheism, Humanism and the ransom of Jesus
Should Christians Marry Only Christians?
Christian and worldly relationships defined biblically
Can We Know the Mind of God? (Part II)
Understanding time frame and contextual Bible study
How Often Does Thankfulness Occur to You?
Transforming Thanksgiving into "Thanks-Living!"
How Bright is the Light of Your Life?
The many ways God's light can shine in our lives
A World in Chaos! Should We Be Afraid?
Biblical perspective on worldwide problems
Can We Know the Mind of God? (Part I)
Understanding topical Bible study and Bible symbolism
How Many Resurrections Will There Be?
Discussing the different biblical classes of resurrection
Practically Speaking, How Do We Love Our Enemies?
Dealing with "enemies," the Michael Brown shooting
Is God Really the Creator?
Revealing Intelligent Design in cells and DNA
What Happens When Life Gets Broken?
A family overcomes assault through faith
How Do We Develop Unshakable Faith?
Building deep, abiding and life-changing faith
Why Focus on Fasting and Prayer?
The role of fasting (particularly) and praying in our lives
What Can We Learn From the Miracle Worker?
Ann Sullivan, Helen Keller, Jesus and true miracles!
Is it Ever Okay to Hate?
Understanding the narrow path of "proper" hate
Where Does Sin Come From?
Original sin, our sins and self-enhancement
Did Jesus Live According to a Script?
The Old Testament and Jesus: Script, fiction or choice?
Do I Really Have to Suffer for Christ?
Suffering, sacrifice and persecution in our lives
How Do YOU Cope?
Biblical principles for dealing with self-injury to teens
What About Divorce?
Christian principles on the application of divorce
Jesus is Risen and the World is Saved!
Crucifixion, resurrection and salvation for all
Jesus Was Prepared…Are You?
Prophecy, preparedness and Palm Sunday
What is the History of Hellfire?
Tracing the afterlife torment belief through ancient history
Can the World Be Restored?
Prophecies describing God's earthly kingdom
How Does God’s Spirit Work?
How God's influence functions within Christians
Where Do We Find Wisdom?
Finding and applying spiritual wisdom today
Marriage…Why Bother?
Marriage and its perceived demise in the 21st century
What Talents Do You Have?
Pounds and talents and Christian accountability
What’s So Amazing About Grace?
God's grace, me and the John Newton Story
Is Your Life a Thankful Life?
Gratitude and the history of Thanksgiving
Does Prayer Really Change Life’s Outcomes?
The purpose of prayer as described in James 5
Can Everyone Answer the Gospel Call?
Why everyone benefits from a limited Gospel call
Does the Same God Rule in the Old and New Testament? (Part II)
God's role and approach in the Old Testament
Jesus Died. So, Who Benefits?
The ransom of Jesus and who it covers
Does the Same God Rule in the Old and New Testament? (Part I)
God's role and approach in the Old Testament
Does God Really Love This World?
God's destiny for the earth and the world
Is Bitterness Ruining Your Life?
David, Ahithophel and a bitter heart
What Does it Cost to Follow Jesus?
The cost of true discipleship
What Are You Happy About?
Jesus' happiness teachings in the Beatitudes
What Are You Worried About?
Scriptural remedies for worry and anxiety
Israel: God’s Chosen or Obsolete?
Israel's biblical role in the world
Are Angels Influencing Your Life?
A scriptural explanation of the role angels play
What if It’s Not Your Fault?
Figuring out and applying repentance and forgiveness
Are Demons Influencing Your Life?
A scriptural view of demonic influence
What Happens When You Die?
Defining death according to the Bible
Why Do We Baptize?
Understanding baptism's meaning and method
Can Christians Heal Disease?
According to the Bible, is faith healing for the 21st century?
Is the Gospel Your Ticket to Wealth?
The role that money and wealth play in the Gospel
Are Most People Really “Hellbound?” (Part II)
The Hellfire teaching in light of history and Scripture
What Drives Christian Faith?
Finding the "faith factor" in the 21st century
Are Most People Really “Hellbound?” (Part I)
The Hellfire teaching in light of history and Scripture
Jesus is Risen!
Honoring Jesus’ ransom, death and resurrection
Palm Sunday – What is the Real Story?
Old Testament and New Testament: The Passover and Jesus the Lamb
Should Christianity Be an Emotional Experience?
Determining the head/heart mix in our lives
Is Marriage Really Needed?
Love, marriage and the 21st century
What Hope Can There Be in the Face of Such Tragedy?
Newton, CT school shooting and Christmas
Is it THE END? Were the Mayans Right?
The Mayan apocalypse hoax
How Do You Live With Gratitude?
Thanksgiving - the national holiday and the attitude
Is Your Hope Real?
How hope works and what hopes to have
Did God Create or Did WE Evolve?
Evolution, creation, history and Christian divisions
Who Gets Their Prayers Answered?
Prayer and God's objects of attention
Was God’s Law Really Fair?
The Old Testament Law and its provisions for the needy
Did Jesus Die for All or Just a Few?
Jesus as the Ransom for all men
