St. Augustine’s devout mother, Monica, taught her young son carefully and prayerfully. His brilliance concerned her deeply, especially when, as a young man, he cast off his simple faith in Christ for current heresies and a life given over to immorality. Later, Augustine wrote: “I could not distinguish between the …
In my years of Bible study, the book of Revelation has always been a favorite of mine. Not just for the ‘End of Times’ prophecy, but after our time of testing is over, it talks about the new heaven, the new earth, and the new Jerusalem in this way . …
In the three years as I came to know my wife, Denalyn, our relationship evolved. And with each change came a new name. She went from acquaintance, to friend, to eye-popping beauty, to date, to fiancee`, and wife. Now she is confidante, mother of my children, life-long partner. The more …
What is worship, and why does it matter? Contrary to popular belief it isn’t only about the music, the instruments, the songs, the singing, the singers. It isn’t about having a ‘Rock Star’ image although they are often the focus of our worship. It isn’t about the sermon, power point, …
