Episode 49: Progressive Christianity: Is it “Another Gospel?”

Facing 2021 With Confidence & Hope

The flip of the calendar from 2020 to 2021 may not have been the “magical change” everyone had hoped for, but now is the time for Christians to stand strong in their faith.
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An Easter Devotion: The Cross

What does the cross mean in today’s society?

The Cross

What does the cross mean in today’s society?

We wear it around our necks, we hang it on our walls as decoration, we place it on the side of the road to memorialize lives lost. Many people today don’t realize the sacrifice that God made through Christ’s death on the cross because we have glamorized it for the sake of a holiday—a day off work.

But at the time of Christ, the cross caused great distress. It was the symbol of ultimate torture and cruelty—human crucifixion. The writers of the Bible didn’t include the horrific details about what happened to the human body during crucifixion because they didn’t need to. Those who lived in fear of this barbaric death penalty knew all too well its effects.

A Symbol of Service

We often pass them in airports or see them sitting across from us in a restaurant. We will see them strolling by us as we walk down the street, or sitting next to us on the train. Most of the time we might notice them, but we rarely acknowledge them. They are worn with pride, …

Daddy Bill “America’s Pastor” Honored at the Capitol

As I look back at the last week I am filled with great emotion. I will never forget the celebration of my grandfather’s life at our nation’s capitol. It was a surreal and emotional day. What an honor it was to stand outside the Capitol with my family and watch a joint U.S. Military honor …

What Should a Mother’s Prayer Be?

We often ask God, “Why”? In the midst of great suffering and pain, we can not fathom how God can allow great such evil to prevail. But what happens when the sorrow hits close to home to the ones we love? Do we trust in an almighty, all-knowing God? As mothers, it is natural to …

President Trump’s First Year — We survived!

Despite those who had little confidence in President Trump, we are approaching the end of President Trump’s first year in office; and we as Americans survived! Although many have marched in protest, yelled out to the sky, and even threatened his life, President Trump still stands in office and serves this country each day.

Dr. King’s Critical Call for Peace

In 1957, my grandfather spent several weeks in New York City area for evangelistic meetings. He invited his friend, Dr. King, to come and give a prayer of invocation during the New York City Crusade at Madison Square Garden. Read this timeless and poignant message from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Stop the Hatred on Both Sides

Over the last week, the images of the events, which transpired last weekend in Charlottesville have replayed in my head and continue to be heart wrenching and disturbing. Racism is evil at the purest form. My heart has a hard time comprehending this kind of hatred. It is hard to face the harsh reality—racism is …

Are you being your husband’s biggest cheerleader?

Recently, I was sitting in a salon chair and chatting with a stylist I had never met before. We shared small talk I quickly found out she was a newlywed and we dove into a conversation about the first year of marriage. I was a little caught off-guard when this young woman asked me what …

Freedom Demands Much From Us

Its Memorial Day weekend and I know my social media will be flooded with pictures of people having a BBQ, sitting poolside, shopping sales, and using the caption, “Happy Memorial Day.” Although, it is ok to be enjoying the ones we love this weekend and have fun, its important we do not forget what this …