One reason I know the Bible is divinely written is because of something fantastic that occurs every Spring. It’s then that Jews and Christians celebrate Pentecost—but for different reasons. Though they differ, the similarities surrounding the two Pentecosts are fascinating. Pentecost means fiftieth day in Greek. For the Jew, Pentecost is a commemoration of God... Continue Reading →
Bloody Good News
Years ago, a pastor shocked Marci and I right before we were to lead worship at his church. He told us, “Don’t sing about the blood. We don’t want to offend anybody.” Sadly, the pastor and his wife eventually divorced and the church closed its doors. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because... Continue Reading →
A New Race of People
Many of my closest friends are blessed with more melanin in their skin than me. Though I pale in comparison to them, they love me just the same. We’ve learned to look beyond ethnicity to what’s really important...God’s overwhelming love for us all. Satan works to divide us by race. Jesus came to destroy the... Continue Reading →