by Ben Godwin | Sep 14, 2017 | Articles
When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended as a dove upon Him. Then God the Father spoke audibly, “This is My Beloved Son in whom I am …
by Ben Godwin | Aug 17, 2017 | Articles
It’s not unusual for bats to find refuge in a belfry (a bell tower either attached to a church steeple or another structure). In a figurative sense, to have “bats in one’s belfry” is an idiom that means to have …
by Ben Godwin | Jul 21, 2017 | Articles
A tribe is a group of families who are related by virtue of descending from a common ancestor. All Christians have a common ancestor—God our Father—and by faith we are also “Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise” (Gal. …
by Ben Godwin | Jun 22, 2017 | Articles
“Worry is a futile thing, somewhat like a rocking chair, although it occupies your time, it doesn’t get you anywhere” (author unknown). In His famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warned worrywarts of His day with the phrase “Take no …
by Ben Godwin | May 25, 2017 | Articles
Recently I read a quote that inspired me, “Aspire to inspire before you expire.” After all, shouldn’t that be the goal of every Christian—to use the limited time we have on this earth to inspire others. But before we can...
by Ben Godwin | Apr 28, 2017 | Articles
Only a handful of women dared to visit Jesus’ tomb as Easter Sunday dawned. The male disciples cowered in fear that they’d be crucified next. Between His resurrection and ascension, Jesus appeared multiple times to numerous people (Ac. 1:3, 1...
by Ben Godwin | Mar 31, 2017 | Articles
Christianity stands alone as the only religion whose founder came back from the dead. Every Spring, millions of believers celebrate the greatest event in history—the resurrection of Christ! How ironic that the world’s best news came from a graveyard. The...
by Ben Godwin | Mar 3, 2017 | Articles
Tucked between Titus and Hebrews, you’ll find Paul’s shortest and most personal letter. It’s so tiny and obscure, many people overlook it and never bother to read it. Yet, it contains one of the greatest accounts of God’s grace and...
by Ben Godwin | Feb 3, 2017 | Articles
It might surprise you to know the word “faith” is only mentioned two times in the Old Testament. While there were many true believers back then, they were the exception rather than the rule. Synonyms like “believe(d)” and “trust” are...
by Ben Godwin | Jan 6, 2017 | Articles
John Wallace wrote, “Prayer moves the hand that moves the world.” Think about it. A simple, sincere petition can influence the Creator of the universe to intervene in a given situation. Truly, prayer is a valuable asset to the believer. …
