There is a passage in Mark 9 that may be one of the most perplexing in all the New Testament. The chapter opens with the Transfiguration. Jesus had taken three of his disciples to a mountain where they were exposed to the full glory of...
It’s been a week since Christ-followers around the world celebrated Jesus’ resurrection. So, let me ask you a serious question: One week later, is His tomb still empty in your life? Let me explain my purpose in asking that question. If we accepted Jesus Christ, our...
If you ask me how I know, I know He's real I could believe that He's still with me In spite of how it feels If you ask me why I trust Him When it feels like everything has come undone All I can tell you is I've just seen...
“Christians are boring.” “Christians never have fun.” “Christians are all about following rules and judging others.” All three statements above are often voiced by some people who do not follow Jesus. Truth be told, many believers bear some responsibility for people of faith being painted...
As I write this post on Tuesday, Green Bay and much of the Midwest are digging out from two to three feet of snow (Green Bay received about 27 inches of snow). By last Wednesday, churches in the Green Bay area began canceling Sunday services....
A few years ago, I was part of an informal gathering of men when a friend of mine shared that he was struggling with lustful thoughts. He was frustrated because, as he said, “I didn’t think I’d be dealing with that one at my age....
“Return of Jafar,” the 1994 sequel to “Aladdin,” contains one of my all-time favorite movie lines. Jafar, now a genie, is pursuing the heroes when he is reminded that genies can’t kill anyone. He responds with: “You’d be surprised what you can live through.” I...
Some have called Bob Dylan a folk-rock prophet for his 1962 song “The Times They Are A-Changin.” The lyrics seem to forecast the turbulent years ahead in the then-young decade. While his 1979 hit “Gotta Serve Somebody” isn’t considered as culturally significant as “Times,” its...
The story I’m about to share is a prime example of how challenges we face in life can be perceived as problems that stymie us or opportunities to be blessed by God. The choice is ours! Samaritan’s Heart Mission Church opens its doors every Sunday afternoon...
I’d like to introduce you to about 100 friends of mine. They visit Samaritan’s Heart Mission Church each week. They are as diverse a group of friends as you would ever encounter. They are from varying racial and ethnic backgrounds, different geographic backgrounds and all...