Why do Christians call the Friday before Easter; Good Friday?  After all, it was the day that Christ hung on the cross. Before that, he was whipped and had a crown of thorns pressed into his head. He endured incredible pain. The fact that Jesus hung on that cross is what Good Friday commemorates. Before Christ appeared on earth, all humans risked permanent separation from God.  That meant that when a human died, they would face eternity separated from God and that is what is often referred to as hell. All humans sin and that sin displeases God.  We cannot continue to sin and expect to spend eternity with God; something Jesus referred to as “paradise.” Instead, what happened, is that God came to this earth in the form of …

The name of this website refers to the good news that Jesus Christ gives all humans a bridge to God. Despite our sin, we do not have to be condemned to eternity in hell, but we have the great opportunity to spend eternity in Heaven with God. In hell, we are separated from him. It is most fitting, this time of year, that we think of the true news of joy that came by way of a manger on that first Christmas and attracted the attention of distant shepherds and wise men. There appeared an angel who said; “Don’t be afraid!” “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” That joy is knowing that through this little baby, who later grew up and spread a …

With the inauguration of a new U.S. president, I pray that the persecution of Christians in America, and around the world, will end.  We know that in countries, where Christians are a minority today, the persecution will continue. But, there is hope that this new president, will work diligently, to go after those who would harm Christians because of their faith. In America, where the Founders were Christians, and where the founding documents all referred to God, I am hopeful that the anti-Christian narrative will be dampened. With a new administration, that looks to the Christian God for guidance and wisdom, the country has a better chance to allow the good work of Christians to prosper and go forth. It is my prayer, that when public figures express their faith …

For a Christian, it’s hard to even ask that question. But, for many people today, our culture has instilled this idea in many people’s heads that they should not believe in God. As many Atheists will ask; “Where is your God………I don’t see him. So, you believe in a fairy tale?” There are two better questions to ask yourself that might help you understand why you believe you don’t believe in God. The first is the Atheist’s question. To someone like me, that question is silly.  I look around me at the trees that clean our air, the sunshine that creates chlorophyll to allow plants to live, the birds who find food every day, the changes in a woman’s body as it prepares to protect and nourish a new baby …

In 1 Peter 5:6-7, in the NIV version of the Bible, we are told: Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. There are two things you can take away from this verse; one is that the most mighty being in the universe will lift you up in due time. If you have problems, He will lift you up. And, something that is just as reassuring, is that you can cast your anxiety on him because HE CARES FOR YOU.  That last point is very important. You are His creation and he loves you like a parent. If you need to unload some anxiety that is lowering your quality of life, …