AI vs the Holy Spirit: The Need for Christian Discernment
AI is being used in myriad and ever-expanding ways in Christian churches around the world. It is important to know and discern when and why the use of artificial intelligence—AI—is inappropriate for Christian individuals and congregations. The ability to comprehend why we should be concerned requires an understanding of how God works in our lives […]
David’s Desire Fulfilled in Christ
I read Psalm 27 this morning as part of my devotional time. There are several verses from this Psalm that have spoken to me before in different ways, but one spoke to me this morning in a way that I had not thought of before. Verse 4 says, “One thing have I asked of the […]
Why I Go to Church
Why Go to Church? I have asked others this question. The following is my own answer.
God’s Creation—Genesis and Science in Agreement
Introduction As a geologist by training and by occupation for more than half of my adult life, I am familiar with the vast wealth of factual data that indicates the age of the earth to be more than four billion years old. There are many Christians including good friends of mine who contrarily accept the […]
Our Spiritual Heredity in Jesus
A sacrament common to all Christians is Eucharist, also referred to as Holy Communion, or the Lord’s Supper; a rite celebrated by Christians around the world. The ritual liturgy may vary somewhat between denominations, and even between individual churches, but it is all derived from the same event described in all four Gospels as well […]
Why Is God Holy?
This morning a friend of mine texted me this question: “My friend, why is God holy?” I was led to respond with the following: “A very interesting question. God is holy. Holiness is a part of who and what God is. We were formed in the image of God, so we are meant to be […]
Draw Near to the Foot of the Cross – Palm Sunday 2025
On the cover of the book Building My Faith, three crosses symbolize the crucifixion of Jesus with two criminals crucified next to him, one on either side. These crosses are located outside the front of the church where I worship. Last Palm Sunday the service ended with the song Lead Me to the Cross composed […]
Thoughts on Scripture – Acts 20
This morning my devotional included a reference to Acts 20:24. When I read a scripture for devotion, I usually like to read the entire chapter that contains the subject verse to gain context. Additionally, I often find that what God puts on my heart during my devotion time is some other verse or verses that […]