In 2009, everyone in the audience of an episode of “Britain’s Got Talent” was sure they knew the role Susan Boyle was to play when she took the stage. She presented with a somewhat cartoonish behavior and a speaking voice that gave no indication of...
It had to be a deflating if not devastating moment for Jesus’ twelve Apostles. Jesus had just explained to them how soon they wouldn’t see Him, but in a little while they would: 29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without...
My wife Ramona and I are working on a new ministry for the church (to be unveiled soon, watch this space) and have had a series of meetings with a gentleman in Texas. We meet with Brian via Zoom, and he is a self-described agnostic...
One of the daily devotionals I read gave me a new perspective on a passage with which I am very familiar. We read in Luke 4 that shortly after Jesus is baptized, He is whisked off into the desert where he is tempted for 40...
It’s one of the more jarring passages in all the Bible. Jesus and three disciples have just descended from a mountain where He displayed the full glory of God to the trio in the transfiguration. Jesus discovers His disciples were unable to heal a...
It could be one of the most stunning moments in the Bible. John 6: Jesus calls Himself the true bread from heaven...
Samaritan’s Heart recently started a new Monday night Bible study, and it has been amazing. We have more than a dozen people taking part and the Spirit is active in leading the discussion. Recently, we studied 1 Peter 3:15. It’s helpful to take a look...
The title of this post is admittedly provocative. I’m quite sure your answer to the question it poses is "NO", and you might be surprised or even shocked that I would ask it. So, allow me to pose another question: have you gossiped lately? You...
I’d like to ask you a question and please think about it before you answer. Assuming you believe you have one, how would you describe your soul? Most people think of our souls as the non-physical essence that survives after our physical bodies die and...
Seconds after this year’s Super Bowl ended, Philadelphia Eagles players were sporting hats proclaiming the champions and their fans could already order shirts and hats of their own. Each year the NFL is prepared to sell “team merch” for both teams playing in the game....