A really great sermon by Pastor Bobby Schuller asking “What is Your Purpose” and starting with the story of Elijah from the Old Testament (and Elisha). Elijah had performed 7 miracles and was considered a superstar in his time. His disciple Elisha ended up performing 14 miracles after Elijah was taken up to Heaven. Schuller …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
More than 2000 years ago, God came to earth in the form of Jesus Christ to walk among His creation. Of all the religions on earth, Christianity is based on our Creator getting up close and personal with His very imperfect children. God’s love could not be more perfectly expressed in any other way than …
