by Ben Godwin | May 3, 2023 | Articles
When you think of heaven, what comes to mind? Perhaps you think of John the Revelator’s description in Revelation 21-22: New Jerusalem with walls of Jasper, gates of pearl, streets of pure gold, the crystal sea before God’s throne, the …
by Ben Godwin | Mar 9, 2023 | Articles
True riches are spiritual blessings not material blessings. True riches are things money can’t buy. True riches have nothing to do with how much money is in your bank accounts, 401K, IRA, or portfolio. True riches are the spiritual blessings …
by Ben Godwin | Feb 7, 2023 | Articles
Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is a romantic time designated to express our love. Saint Valentine was a priest who was executed on February 14, 270 A.D. His crime was secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome against Emperor …
by Ben Godwin | Jan 11, 2023 | Articles
Daniel was a teenage captive in Babylon when God gave King Nebuchadnezzar a disturbing dream (Daniel 2). It became a nightmare when he could not remember it or understand its mysterious meaning. Tormented, he demanded his wise men tell him …
by Ben Godwin | Nov 16, 2022 | Articles
Some of the most important and powerful words in the Bible start with the letter R (in English). These key words describe the spiritual process we are all undergoing and are loaded with rich meaning. So, R you ready? Regeneration:…
by Ben Godwin | Oct 13, 2022 | Articles
Nowhere in the Bible are we called losers, failures, or underdogs. Rather, God’s people are described as victorious winners! “The Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath”…
by Ben Godwin | Aug 3, 2022 | Articles
We all want God’s attention, right? The best way to get His attention is to give Him our full attention and pay close attention to what attracts Him. There are certain attitudes and actions which attract God and others that …
by Ben Godwin | Jun 29, 2022 | Articles
The Statue of Liberty is an icon of our political freedom. The Cross is an icon of our spiritual freedom. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to seal national friendship. The Cross was a gift from God …
by Ben Godwin | May 25, 2022 | Articles
We all love rags-to-riches and tragedy-to-triumph stories. We’re inspired when someone overcomes overwhelming odds and obstacles to rise to the top. We cheer when an unknown underdog upsets a favored champion. The Bible contains many stories of God using unlikely...
by Ben Godwin | Mar 16, 2022 | Articles
Some say Noah’s Ark and the Genesis flood are just Old Testament legends. However, Noah is mentioned eight times in the New Testament. Even Jesus referred to the flood as a literal event. In fact, He prophesied, “But as …