How Should I think about COVID-19?
A few words from Alex to encourage Christians during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Take one minute to be encouraged and to reflect on two verses from God’s Word.
Why is Friday the 13th Thought to be Unlucky?
There are some suggestions about how this superstition originated but however it began, the question should be asked, how should Christians feel about Friday the 13th (and other superstitions)? All superstitions are unbiblical. Friday the 13th, walking under a ladder, a black cat crossing your path, spilling salt, etc. are not something for Christians to…
How should I understand affliction?
Affliction comes upon everyone. We all suffer. But how we suffer is a choice. Do we suffer with Christ, and find peace and rest in Him? Or do we suffer alone, relying on our own strength to cope? And when we are afflicted and are suffering, what real strength do we have? This is one…
There are so many churches. How can you know which one to attend?
The right church is one that teaches the truths of God’s Word— beginning with Genesis and all the way to Revelation. There are core doctrines that all Christians must believe and all Christian churches must teach. The best way to qualify a good church is to judge using God’s word. Does the church believe and…
Can Satan put thoughts in our minds?
How can you tell if thoughts are coming from your sinful side or Satan? Satan cannot enter into a blood-bought, Holy Spirit sealed Christian. He can mess with us on the outside, but he cannot enter in, or put thoughts into our minds. However, he can tempt us with things that will cause us to…
How Can Christians Stand Strong in College?
College has increasingly become a place where one’s faith in Jesus is being attacked. We know from multiple studies that many young people leave their faith while in college. Seven ways young Christians can keep their faith strong while in college: FIND A LOCAL CHURCH BE PART OF A BIBLE STUDY MAKE NEW CHRISTIAN FRIENDS…
What Happens If I Continue To Sin?
What happens when we choose not to obey the promptings of God? Will the Holy Spirit continue to lead you if you continue to sin?” Let’s be clear: All Christians commit sins. I John 1:9 promises God’s forgiveness to Christians who confess their sins, but the Bible is clear that Christ’s followers are not to willingly…
Will our pets go to heaven?
While we all hope that our beloved pets will go to Heaven, we must look at what information the Bible gives to answer if it is so. Sadly, we find there is no biblical support to suggest animals (domesticated or wild) will go to Heaven. We agree that the pain of losing a pet is…
Why is it wrong to use profanity? After all, words are just . . . well, words.
While words are “just words,” every word carries a meaning and an influence that is used to communicate and that’s why words matter. First, let’s define profanity. Strictly speaking, profanity means taking God’s name in vain—to profane it. Therefore, words that are profanity have meaning that conveys disrespect of God. God commands that we not…
Why does God sometimes seem so far way?
This is something all Christians experience from time to time, but God has not moved away. It only feels like He has. The answer to overcoming a perceived distance is to remember that this is a feeling and feelings can lie to us. We must remember what we know to be true. Jesus has promised…
