Longing for the Day

Photo credit: Behold Israel When is "the day?" It seems to be a popular question, but if it is regarding the day and hour of Jesus' coming for us (the rapture), it is a question that will go unanswered! After all, Matthew 24:36, 50; Matthew 25:13; Mark 13:32-36 and Luke 12:45-46 tell us very clearly …

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A Message for Our Day: COVID-19 and Racial Riots are in God’s Hands!

Some would say we are living in the worst days of American history. I'm not sure I totally agree with that, but nonetheless, these are definitely trying times...and may even get worse. But this I know: God has not left His throne! I recently heard one of the most timely messages I've ever heard, but …

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Pentecost: Giving of the Torah, Coming of the Holy Spirit and Birth of the Church

Jews and Christians share a very significant day today. For Jews, it is Shavuot (Feast of Weeks); for Christians, it is Pentecost. Both are rooted in Biblical significance and are foundational to our belief systems. Shavuot is the fourth of seven major Jewish feasts described in Leviticus 23. Following Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread and …

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Resurrection Day Rewind

Resurrection Day has come and gone and we're a week removed from perhaps the most unique Resurrection (Easter) weekend we have ever encountered. Personally, I found the creativity refreshing, as congregations across the country and around the world put their best creative foot forward to produce quality online experiences. I was able to take in …

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