“So, because you are lukewarm – neither hot nor cold – I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:16) That’s a pretty powerful statement, especially considering the fact that Jesus said it. It certainly begs the question: Could Jesus be talking about my church? Actually, the church to which Jesus was referring to was the church at Laodicea. Laodicea was the last of the seven churches described by Jesus in Revelation. The Apostle John, now John the Revelator, was directed by Jesus in Revelation […]

“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2) What a great verse because it teems with truth. I’ve talked before about the truth that heaven is a real place. This week’s column points out that truth. But this week is more about the messenger who speaks truth – Jesus! This is a very personal story because it is about my brother. No, I’m not going to hang my family’s […]

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” Most of us carry “smart” phones in our pockets today. These are phones that come with data plans, meaning we are connected 24/7. No matter where we are, we can check out and post to our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Snapchat accounts. We can also stay on top of breaking news; send and receive texts from our friends. You get the picture. I don’t agree living in a connected world is always a good […]

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8) President Trump’s famous reality star and former highest ranking African-American aide in the White House is claiming he is a racist. I’m really not surprised that what has plagued our nation for years may be showing up again in the White House. Billy Graham said for years that the greatest problem facing America […]