Former gang member Johnny is interviewed by Mark Laita in this insightful video. Johnny tells the story of his life, his violent father who beat him and his mother, the drugs, entering an Asian gang in California at age 12 and eventually prison. His testimony is not what you expect as you watch this video. …
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Why I Believe in Soul Sleep
There are not many topics in Christianity that are “controversial.” The reason is that the Bible is considered God’s inspired word; or God-breathed. For there to be any controversy, a person would have to not believe God’s own inspired word. The more likely disagreements in Christianity might come from criticism of denominations that are more …
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ
Christianity is very simple; it’s not complicated. It’s not rituals or memorization or how much money you give to a church. It doesn’t require you to be an official member of a church. There is no need to over-complicate Christianity. In Acts 16:31, the Apostle Luke tells us: “And they said, Believe on the Lord …
What You Don’t Understand
There is more you don’t understand; more that I don’t understand, than what we do understand. That is a truth in Christianity. We often forget that we are mortal human beings with limited knowledge and limited abilities. Many people don’t fully embrace or understand this as a truth in Christianity and as a result we …
In the Depths of Addiction; Jesus can Still Save Anyone
One of the most powerful testimonies from a guy who seemed hopelessly addicted and who was living a life of crime. Hear this man’s incredible testimony.
America Needs God
In Psalm 33:12, the Bible says; “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance” In the 60s and 70s, 96% of Americans believed in God. Today, that number is much smaller. We have seen mass destruction of property, mass theft and mass assaults …
Easter; Remember the Reason
Jesus died on the Cross, was buried and rose on the third day. If there was any doubt that he was who he said, then that doubt was removed as so many saw him hang on the cross, his body laid in the tomb, and then 500 saw him after he rose again. He is …
Pray for God’s Protection
During 9/11, many people who were not otherwise very spiritual people cried out to God. They knew that His power and grace and supernatural abilities was the only thing that could save them. Many, who prayed, were saved. Many people in other critical and life-threatening situations turn to God and pray and are saved from …
The Importance of Knowing Jesus
There is a Christian meme which states that “The only thing that is really important is that your name is in the Lamb’s Book of Life.” I was reminded of this yesterday when my Dad passed away. When I was growing up, he was one of those people who attended church twice a year; Easter …
The Amazing Story of Joseph Scriven
Although Joseph Scriven faced deep sorrow in his life, not once, but twice, he still devoted himself to helping others and praising Jesus. A poem he wrote became one of the most famous Christian songs. This short video, less than 10 minutes, will help you see what the Christian life is all about. I hope …