Confronting Cultural Creeds (Daniel 1)

MOTIVATE Our world is changing more rapidly than most are prepared. Many have thought the 2020 pandemic was like a commercial break and are still waiting for the return of whatever defined normalcy. *In all, 2020 was not an episode but an era – the pandemic did not create many of the changes in our…

Do you love me? (John 21)

MOTIVATE Easter is past and spring is here. *Fans of new rules? How ‘bout dem O’s hon!?!*Baseball was my first love. Played little league every year for 13 years. Baseball is a beautiful sport bc it requires a team and not solely one player taking over a game. It’s also very challenging to swing a…

Why do doubts arise in your hearts? (Luke 24:38)

MOTIVATE We live in a world full of suspicion and doubt, and it has only increased in the last 3-10 years. Whereas we used to have trusted leaders and professionals that could provide us with educated information and expert viewpoints, now we have politicized perspectives. Today we can find whoever with the best of credentials…

Can we believe the resurrection of Jesus?

5-E’s For Resurrection Confidence. —>Jesus died for you, not bc you’re worthy but bc He is & demonstrates love for sinners/enemies. (Rom 5:8) 2. Empty Tomb. The tomb of Jesus was empty on the third day. B) Even the Romans and secular historians testify to the empty tomb. Romans suggested the disciples stole the body…