Dear Roger,I’ve been reading about the judgment seat of Christ where we will receive awards according to how profitable or unprofitable our lives have been on earth. It seems to me as I read these passages that some will be…
Discussions of wars have been a disheartening timepiece throughout history, continuing today with the recent event of Russia declaring war on Ukraine. Ever since 2020, it seems the world has been hit by disaster after disaster. For the past several…
Why did Jesus come into the world? The answer to this question makes all the difference.null There is an attack on our faith that is so central, so foundational, that to threaten it is to threaten the very core of…
This world can often feel like a dark place. Sometimes it’s hard to see light and hope in the midst of all the suffering and pain we see around us. Constant media headlines reveal the deep struggle, the pain, and…
Dear Roger, Who are Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38-39 and what do they have to do with the last days? Sincerely, Christopher Dear Christopher, I would be delighted to give you some thoughts regarding Gog and Magog. Let me begin by spelling out…
Most people would agree giving is a good thing. Some of us are better at it than others though. In our efforts to be generous and give, we sometimes give the wrong things or too much. When I was a kid, sometimes…
If you’ve ever read the Bible or followed an audible Bible-in-a-year reading plan, you’ve noticed that the Good Book contains several genealogies. Perhaps you’ve stumbled through some of these family lines with bewilderment, wondering why in the world it matters…
The most familiar passage about Jesus and children is when he scolded his disciples for blocking children from coming forward. He said, “Let the children come to me.” It’s found in Matthew 19:13-15 and Luke 18:15-17. His words reflect his love and welcoming…
For those not familiar with the Beatitudes, Jesus phrases in Matthew 5 what will be given as blessings to those who have endured hardship in life. The descriptions begin with the poor in spirit being given the kingdom of heaven…
While researching and writing The Masterpiece about two deeply wounded characters, Roman Velasco and Grace Moore, I noticed five ways our past can hold us back: 1. You focus on what has been done to you Focusing on what has been done…
