8 Reasons Jesus Preached in Parables

8 Reasons Jesus Preached in Parables

Jesus was a master storyteller. He communicated clearly by using many stories, analogies, and metaphors. Parables have been used since ancient times to convey truth in a memorable way. While Jesus didn’t invent the parabolic method of teaching, He perfected...
God’s Strategy For Tragedy

God’s Strategy For Tragedy

Over a hundred tornados ripped through ten states Easter weekend causing massive damage and over 30 deaths. An invisible virus has knocked the world to its knees making millions sick and killing tens of thousands. The global economy staggers under …
The Difference Between Faith and Presumption

The Difference Between Faith and Presumption

With the Coronavirus outbreak, many Christians are wrestling with the balance between faith in God’s power over disease and the prudence of social distancing. Certainly, we trust God and believe that He can and will protect us from sickness. The …
Was David Really A Man After God’s Own Heart?

Was David Really A Man After God’s Own Heart?

The Bible calls David “a man after God’s own heart” twice. The first time was by the Prophet Samuel who anointed him as backslidden King Saul’s successor, “But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought for Himself …
How Healthy is Your Heart?

How Healthy is Your Heart?

God’s main concern is, and our main concern should be, the condition of our heart! It is more important than the condition of our body, our car, our house, our yard, our clothes, or anything else. There are numerous “heart …
Cod, Catfish, and the Boll Weevil

Cod, Catfish, and the Boll Weevil

Whether we realize it or not, our enemies make us stronger. The old saying is true, “You can’t have a testimony without a test!” There is no victory without a battle. We can’t be overcomers unless there’s something to overcome. …