by Ben Godwin | Dec 12, 2015 | Articles
Songs on the radio sing “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” If so, it’s because we celebrate the most wonderful event of the ages—the incarnation, when God became a man. The greatest event in history is not when …
by Ben Godwin | Nov 11, 2015 | Articles
Twice in the Bible believers are referred to as “pilgrims” (Heb. 11:13, 1 Pt. 2:11). By definition, a pilgrim is “one who journeys to a sacred place as an act of devotion.” A pilgrim is also “a traveler, wanderer, or...
by Ben Godwin | Sep 18, 2015 | Articles
We live in an age of mass deception and in an “anything goes” society. “If it feels good, do it,” is the motto of many. Evil is called good while good is called evil. When asked what the signs were …
by Ben Godwin | Aug 20, 2015 | Articles
Jesus never promised us trouble-free living. In fact, He predicted the opposite—“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (Jn. 16:33). The Psalmist added another dose of reality, “Many are...
by Ben Godwin | Jul 27, 2015 | Articles
A few years ago we attended a youth camp in Tennessee where the spiritual theme of the week was the word “FIRST.” The main scripture was Matthew 6:33. (It’s like saving 15% on car insurance with Geico—everybody knows...
by Ben Godwin | Jul 3, 2015 | Articles
In 1978, in Guyana, South America, 912 brainwashed cult members drank poisoned, grape flavored juice and committed mass suicide at the order of their deranged leader Jim Jones. An eerie message hung on a sign over the altar in Jonestown, …
by Ben Godwin | Jun 9, 2015 | Articles
To be spiritually successful, it’s important to have the right spirit. If you’re looking for a Biblical hero to emulate, Caleb is an excellent choice. God gave him this glowing endorsement, “But My servant Caleb, because he had another spirit...
by Ben Godwin | May 9, 2015 | Articles
Two times the Gospels tell us that Jesus wept. The causes give us a glimpse into the heart and nature of God. Certainly Jesus cried many more times during His thirty-three year lifespan. Surely He cried at birth, as all …
by Ben Godwin | Apr 7, 2015 | Articles
Two criminals were crucified with Jesus on Good Friday. They hung in naked shame and agony on cruel crosses for approximately six hours. Both blasphemed Jesus at first, spewing vicious insults His way. Their names were not recorded. Ultimately, one …
by Ben Godwin | Mar 5, 2015 | Articles
There is a culture war being waged for the very soul of America. We all have two options: we can either be swept away in the tide of evil or we can take an unpopular stand for truth. The ancient …
